Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 ounce

lean chicken fillets

thinly sliced

6 ounce

lean pork fillets

thinly sliced

6 ounce

lean beef fillets

thinly sliced

6 ounce

fresh uncooked shrimp

cleaned

6 ounce

lean white fish

thinly sliced

0.5 lb

fresh white mushrooms

sliced

1 unit

scallions

cut into 2 inch lengths

0.25 lb

cellophane noodles

soaked, cut

3 quart

chicken stock

4 slice

fresh ginger

2 unit

scallions

cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

0.5 cup

light soy sauce

2 tsp

ginger

chopped

3 dash

sesame oil

0.5 cup

light soy sauce

2 ounce

mustard

2 tsp

peanut oil

0.5 tsp

salt

2 dsh

vinegar

1 tsp

hoisin sauce

1 tbsp

tomato ketchup

0.25 tsp

vinegar

0.5 tsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

soy sauce

0.5 cup

smooth peanut butter

1.5 tsp

dark soy sauce

1 tbsp

water

0.5 tsp

garlic

chopped

1 tsp

tomato sauce

Step 1
~5 min

Prepare the dipping sauces by combining the ingredients for each in separate bowls.

Key Technique: Dipping
Step 2
~5 min

Wash and prepare all vegetables by removing tough parts and cutting into 4-inch lengths.

Step 3
~5 min

Soak cellophane noodles in hot water for 20 minutes, then cut into 6-inch lengths.

Step 4
~5 min

Place the steamboat pot with chicken stock in the center of the table.

Step 5
~5 min

Add fresh ginger and scallions to the broth.

Step 6
~5 min

Arrange plates of thinly sliced meats, seafood, mushrooms, vegetables, and noodles around the pot.

Step 7
~5 min

Place the dipping sauces strategically around the table.

Key Technique: Dipping
Step 8
~5 min

Maintain the soup at a rolling boil throughout the meal.

Step 9
~5 min

Diners select their desired foods and cook them in the boiling soup for a few seconds using wire baskets or chopsticks.

Step 10
~5 min

Dip the cooked food in the selected dipping sauce.

Key Technique: Dipping
Step 11
~5 min

Cook meats before vegetables to enhance broth flavor.

Step 12
~5 min

Add cellophane noodles to the broth at the end of the meal to create a flavorful soup.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Prepare all ingredients in advance for a smooth cooking experience.

Adjust dipping sauces to your preferred taste.

Don't overcook the meat and seafood to maintain tenderness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Ingredients can be prepped in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Offer a variety of dipping sauces to cater to different tastes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Dumplings
Kimchi

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Guangdong, China

Cultural Significance

Hot pot is a popular communal dining experience in Chinese culture, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year
Family gatherings
Winter holidays

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Holiday celebration
Winter meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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