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Chinese Hot Pot at Home

Chinese Hot Pot at Home: Your Ultimate Customizable Feast

Create a delightful Chinese Hot Pot at Home experience, perfect for gatherings with customizable flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 liters Hot Pot Soup Base Choose from chicken stock or Sichuan broth for a spicy kick.
For the Vegetables
  • 200 grams Leafy Greens (baby bok choy, napa cabbage) Wash and chop to bite-sized pieces.
  • 150 grams Other Vegetables (lotus root, daikon radish) Slice thin for quicker cooking.
  • 150 grams Mushrooms (enoki, shiitake) Clean thoroughly before cooking.
For the Proteins
  • 300 grams Meat & Seafood (thinly sliced beef, shrimp) Opt for marbled cuts for richer flavor.
  • 200 grams Tofu & Bean Curd (firm tofu, soy puffs) Use ready-to-eat types for convenience.
For the Carbs
  • 200 grams Staple Starches (rice vermicelli, thin noodles) Prepare beforehand to soak up the broth.
For Dipping Sauces
  • 3 tablespoons Sauce Ingredients (Chinese sesame paste, soy sauce) Mix to create personalized flavors.

Equipment

  • Portable burner
  • Wide shallow pot
  • Chopsticks
  • Small mixing bowls

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pour the hot pot soup base into a wide, shallow pot on a portable burner. Heat until boiling (about 10–15 minutes).
  2. While the broth heats, arrange raw ingredients on individual plates, featuring leafy greens, sliced vegetables, meats, and shrimp.
  3. Set out sauce ingredients for mixing, enabling guests to create their unique dipping sauces.
  4. Once the broth is boiling, invite diners to add their selected ingredients into the pot and cook thoroughly.
  5. Use chopsticks or strainers to fish out cooked ingredients, dip in personal sauces, and enjoy the interactive meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maintain a rolling boil, slice meats thinly, balance ingredients, avoid overcrowding the pot, and experiment with flavors for an enjoyable hot pot experience.

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