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Hot Pot At Home Recipe

Name: Hot Pot At Home Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Metal pot or electric hot pot; Stove or portable burner; Chopsticks or small cooking tools; 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 slices ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Thinly sliced beef or pork (about 200 grams); Tofu, cubed (approximately 150 grams); Bok choy (1 small head, separated); Mushrooms (100 grams, sliced); Carrots, sliced (1 medium carrot); Noodles (Rice noodles or udon, 100 grams)

BySimon Carel October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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Introduction

Hot pot is a convivial and interactive meal perfect for sharing with family or friends. This recipe guides you through creating a flavorful broth and cooking fresh ingredients right at your table for a warm, satisfying experience.

Ingredients

Metal pot or electric hot pot
Stove or portable burner
Chopsticks or small cooking tools
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Ginger, sliced
Garlic, minced
Thinly sliced beef or pork
Tofu, cubed
Bok choy
Mushrooms
Carrots, sliced
Noodles (rice noodles or udon)

Instructions

Step 1: Start by preparing your broth. Heat the chicken or vegetable stock in a pot, adding sliced ginger and minced garlic to infuse it with flavor.
Step 2: While the broth simmers, chop all vegetables and slice the proteins if needed. Arrange them neatly on platters for easy access.
Step 3: Place the pot on the stove or electric burner. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Use chopsticks or small cooking tools to cook your chosen ingredients in the simmering broth. Enjoy each component as it finishes cooking, dipping in sauces if desired.

Tips & Variations

Substitute the proteins with seafood or plant-based alternatives for variation.
Add spicy elements like chili oil or Szechuan peppercorns to the broth for a kick.
Try different greens such as spinach or napa cabbage in place of bok choy.
Prepare dipping sauces like sesame or soy sauce mixed with garlic and chili for extra flavor.

Storage

If you have leftover broth, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before using again. Cooked ingredients are best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day and reheated carefully.

How to Serve

A black divided hot pot sits center on a white marbled surface, with the left side filled with a dark brown broth containing small food pieces, and the right side holding layers of ingredients: green round vegetables at the top left, orange carrot slices beside them, white fish rolls packed tightly in the middle, white round slices in front of the fish rolls, and red small grains filling the bottom right corner; a ladle rests inside the pot. Surrounding the pot are several white plates and bowls: one with whole white mushrooms, another with light mashed root vegetables and green leafy herbs, a small bowl of dark brown round balls, a small bowl of sauce, a larger white plate holding slices of red meat, long green cucumber sticks, broccoli florets, light brown mushrooms, and bright orange carrot slices arranged in sections, and another white plate containing thinly arranged slices of marbled pink and white meat, light orange carrot strips, mixed green herbs including broccoli, and white enoki mushrooms, with black chopsticks resting on the edge. Red chili peppers and peppercorns are scattered nearby, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought broth for hot pot?

Yes, store-bought broth works well and saves time. Enhance it by adding fresh ginger and garlic for extra flavor.

What are some good dipping sauces for hot pot?

Popular options include sesame sauce, soy sauce with garlic and chili, hoisin sauce, or peanut sauce. Feel free to mix and match based on your preference.