Mala Hot Pot

Name: Mala Hot Pot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Glass noodles', 'amount': '200g'}; {'ingredient': 'Bean sprouts', 'amount': '200g'}; {'ingredient': 'Enoki mushrooms', 'amount': '150g'}; {'ingredient': 'Napa cabbage', 'amount': '1 small head, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Tofu', 'amount': '300g, cut into cubes'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish balls', 'amount': '200g'}; {'ingredient': 'Shrimp', 'amount': '300g, peeled and deveined'}; {'ingredient': 'Sliced lamb', 'amount': '300g'}; {'ingredient': 'Thinly sliced beef', 'amount': '300g'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '4 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '2 inches, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried chili peppers', 'amount': '5-10, adjust to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sichuan peppercorns', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '8 cups'}

Mala Hot Pot is a vibrant and thrilling Chinese dish renowned for its spicy, numbing flavors. Originating from the Sichuan region, this communal dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Diners gather around a bubbling pot of aromatic broth, dipping an array of fresh ingredients, from tender meats to crisp vegetables, into the simmering liquid. The blend of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies brings a unique heat that tantalizes the palate, making every bite a delightful adventure. Customize your hot pot experience with your favorite ingredients and dipping sauces for a truly personalized meal.

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Glass noodles (200g)
Bean sprouts (200g)
Enoki mushrooms (150g)
Napa cabbage (1 small head, chopped)
Tofu (300g, cut into cubes)
Fish balls (200g)
Shrimp (300g, peeled and deveined)
Sliced lamb (300g)
Thinly sliced beef (300g)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Sugar (1 teaspoon)
Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Ginger (2 inches, sliced)
Dried chili peppers (5-10, adjust to taste)
Sichuan peppercorns (1 tablespoon)
Chicken broth (8 cups)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
Add the Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, sliced ginger, and minced garlic to the broth. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
After simmering, remove the Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers from the broth. This step ensures the broth is flavorful without being overly spicy.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Prepare a hot pot or a large pot with a divider. Pour the prepared broth on one side and fill the other side with plain water for a milder cooking option.
Arrange the thinly sliced beef, sliced lamb, shrimp, fish balls, tofu, chopped Napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts, and glass noodles on separate plates, creating an inviting spread.
To cook, dip the ingredients into the hot broth. Cook the meat and seafood until they are no longer pink, and the vegetables are tender.
Serve the cooked ingredients with dipping sauces such as additional soy sauce, sesame oil, or a homemade chili oil for an extra kick.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4-6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 2g

Mala Hot Pot

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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