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How to Make Chinese Hot Pot at Home
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How to Make Chinese Hot Pot at Home

Chinese hot pot is a fun and delicious, communal meal that the entire family can enjoy. Assorted meats and vegetables are cooked in simmering flavored broths in this classic Chinese meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

Common Broth Options
  • mushroom broth mild
  • Tomato Broth mild
  • bone broth varies, broths plural
  • broth spicy
  • broth spicy, Sichuan numbing
Meat Options (choose 1-2 per 4 people)
  • ribeye steak sliced
  • beef short rib sliced
  • sirloin steak
  • beef tongue
  • chicken sliced
  • tenderloin
  • pork belly
  • beef meatballs
  • pork shoulder sliced
Seafood Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
  • Shrimp
  • fish balls
  • scallops
Vegetables Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
  • mustard greens
  • mushroom Enoki, Shitake, or Oyster, assorted
  • lotus root
  • Napa cabbage
  • chrysanthemum leaves tongho
  • daikon roots
  • baby bok choy
Starch Options (Choose 1-2 per 4 people)
  • Chinese dumplings
  • asian noodles
  • potato cubed

Instructions

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  1. Combine the hot pot broth mixes with about 4-6 cups of water or broth. The pot should be filled about ¾ of the way full to prevent boiling over.
  2. Bring the broths to a brief boil then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Cook the assorted ingredients in the broth, cooking and eating as you go. If the liquid level drops below half full, add more water or broth.