Description
Enjoy a comforting and interactive Hot Pot experience at home with this simple recipe. Prepare a flavorful ginger and garlic broth, and cook thinly sliced meats, tofu, fresh vegetables, and noodles right at the table for a communal dining adventure full of delicious, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Equipment
- Metal pot or electric hot pot
- Stove or portable burner
- Chopsticks or small cooking tools
Broth
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 slices ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Proteins
- Thinly sliced beef or pork (about 200 grams)
- Tofu, cubed (approximately 150 grams)
Vegetables and Others
- Bok choy (1 small head, separated)
- Mushrooms (100 grams, sliced)
- Carrots, sliced (1 medium carrot)
- Noodles (Rice noodles or udon, 100 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a metal or electric pot, pour in 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock. Add sliced ginger and minced garlic to the pot. Heat over medium heat until the broth comes to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Ingredients: While the broth simmers, chop all vegetables including bok choy, mushrooms, and carrots. Slice your proteins thinly if not pre-sliced. Arrange all ingredients neatly on platters for easy access during cooking.
- Bring Broth to Simmer: Place the pot with broth on a stove or portable burner at the dining table. Bring the broth back up to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer, ready for cooking the ingredients.
- Cook and Enjoy: Using chopsticks or small cooking tools, individually cook the thinly sliced meats, tofu, vegetables, and noodles in the simmering broth. Enjoy each ingredient as it finishes cooking, creating a fun and communal hot pot dining experience.
Notes
- Thin slices of meat cook quickly; avoid overcooking for best texture.
- You can substitute chicken or vegetable stock with a spicy broth for extra flavor.
- Keep raw and cooked ingredients separate for food safety.
- Add dipping sauces like soy sauce, chili oil, or sesame sauce for enhanced taste.
- This recipe works well for 2-4 people depending on appetite and servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: hot pot, Asian hot pot, communal meal, ginger broth, vegetable broth, tofu, thinly sliced meat, interactive cooking
