Lau Thai - Authentic Thai Hot Pot

Ingredients

Chicken broth

2 liters

Lemongrass stalks

2, crushed

Galangal

3 slices

Kaffir lime leaves

4

Thai chili peppers

2-3, chopped

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Shrimp

200g, peeled and deveined

Squid

200g, cleaned and cut into rings

Fish balls

200g

Tofu

200g, cut into cubes

Mushrooms

200g, sliced

Napa cabbage

1, cut into chunks

Rice noodles

200g

Dipping sauces

as per preference

Instructions

1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add the crushed lemongrass, galangal slices, kaffir lime leaves, chopped Thai chili peppers, fish sauce, and sugar into the boiling broth. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
3. While the broth is simmering, prepare your dipping sauces and set them aside in small bowls.
4. Arrange the shrimp, squid, fish balls, tofu cubes, sliced mushrooms, and chunks of Napa cabbage attractively on a serving platter.
5. Set up a portable stove at the center of your dining table and place the hot pot on it. This is where the magic happens!
6. Invite your guests to add their chosen ingredients into the simmering broth and cook them to their liking. This interactive dining experience is a big part of the appeal of Lau Thai.
7. Once the ingredients are cooked, they can be scooped out, dipped into the various sauces, and enjoyed.
8. Serve Lau Thai with cooked rice noodles on the side for a fuller meal.
9. Enjoy this communal dining experience with family and friends, and immerse yourselves in the authentic flavors of Thailand!