Sichuan Hot Pot

Ingredients

• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Green onions (4, sliced)
• Bean sprouts (1 cup)
• Napa cabbage (1/2 head, sliced)
• Enoki mushrooms (8 ounces)
• Fish balls (8 ounces)
• Shrimp (8 ounces, peeled and deveined)
• Lamb shoulder (8 ounces, thinly sliced)
• Beef sirloin (8 ounces, thinly sliced)
• Firm tofu (8 ounces, sliced)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Chinese rice wine (1/4 cup)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (2-inch piece, sliced)
• Dried red chili peppers (10-15)
• Sichuan peppercorns (2 tablespoons)
• Chicken or beef broth (8 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or beef broth to a boil.
2. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, dried red chili peppers, ginger, and garlic to the broth. Simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Strain the broth to remove the solids and return it to the pot.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring the broth back to a simmer.
5. Prepare a variety of ingredients for cooking, such as sliced tofu, beef, lamb, shrimp, fish balls, mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro.
6. Place the hot pot in the center of the table and set up a portable burner or induction cooktop.
7. Each diner can choose their desired ingredients and cook them in the simmering broth at the table. Cooking times may vary depending on the ingredient.
8. Once cooked, dip the cooked ingredients in a dipping sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil.
9. Enjoy the flavorful and spicy Sichuan hot pot with friends and family!