Lau Bo (Vietnamese Beef Hot Pot)

Name: Lau Bo (Vietnamese Beef Hot Pot)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chili peppers', 'amount': '2, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '4 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 piece, thumb-sized, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime wedges', 'amount': '1 lime'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': '1 handful, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '4 stalks, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice noodles', 'amount': '1 pound, cooked'}; {'ingredient': 'Mushrooms', 'amount': '1 cup, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, peeled and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Bok choy', 'amount': '1 head, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Napa cabbage', 'amount': '1 head, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Firm tofu', 'amount': '1 block, cubed'}; {'ingredient': 'Shrimp', 'amount': '1 pound, peeled and deveined'}; {'ingredient': 'Beef sirloin', 'amount': '1 pound, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Beef broth', 'amount': '8 cups'}

Lau Bo, a Vietnamese Beef Hot Pot, is a traditional communal meal that brings families and friends together around a vibrant, aromatic pot of simmering broth. This dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of beef, the sweetness of vegetables, and the umami of seafood with the spicy, tangy notes of its accompanying sauces. A feast for the senses, Lau Bo is a culinary experience that not only satiates the stomach but also warms the heart.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Salt (1 teaspoon)
Sugar (1 tablespoon)
Chili peppers (2, finely chopped)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 piece, thumb-sized, thinly sliced)
Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
Lime wedges (1 lime)
Cilantro (1 handful, chopped)
Green onions (4 stalks, sliced)
Rice noodles (1 pound, cooked)
Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
Carrots (2, peeled and sliced)
Bok choy (1 head, chopped)
Napa cabbage (1 head, chopped)
Firm tofu (1 block, cubed)
Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
Beef sirloin (1 pound, thinly sliced)
Beef broth (8 cups)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil.
Add the minced garlic, thinly sliced ginger, chopped chili peppers, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to the broth. Let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
While the broth is simmering, prepare a platter with the thinly sliced beef, peeled and deveined shrimp, cubed tofu, chopped vegetables, and cooked rice noodles.
Place the pot of fragrant broth on a portable stove or hot plate in the center of your dining table.
Invite your guests to cook their chosen ingredients in the hot pot, immersing them in the simmering broth until they are cooked to their liking.
Serve the cooked ingredients with a variety of dipping sauces like soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chili sauce to elevate the flavors.
Garnish the dish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. This adds a vibrant freshness and zesty tang to the hot pot.
Enjoy the Lau Bo hot pot experience, sharing stories, laughter, and delicious food with your loved ones.

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 550 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 50g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 5g

Lau Bo (Vietnamese Beef Hot Pot)

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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