Asian Hot Pot Interactive (Print Version)

Communal dining with simmering broth, fresh vegetables, proteins, and noodles cooked tableside for customizable flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth

01 - 10.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
02 - 2 cloves garlic, sliced
03 - 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 2 dried shiitake mushrooms
08 - 1 small chili, sliced (optional)

→ Proteins

09 - 10.5 ounces thinly sliced beef, chicken, pork, or tofu
10 - 7 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
11 - 7 ounces firm tofu, cubed

→ Vegetables

12 - 7 ounces Napa cabbage, chopped
13 - 5.3 ounces baby bok choy, halved
14 - 3.5 ounces mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, or button), sliced
15 - 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
16 - 3.5 ounces snow peas
17 - 1 small corn on the cob, sliced into rounds
18 - 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Noodles

19 - 7 ounces rice noodles or glass noodles

→ Dipping Sauces & Garnishes

20 - Soy sauce for serving
21 - Chili oil for serving
22 - Hoisin sauce for serving
23 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - Sesame seeds
25 - Lime wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pot, combine broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, shiitake mushrooms, and chili. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor. Remove solids before serving.
02 - Prepare all proteins and vegetables by arranging thinly sliced meats, tofu, seafood, and vegetables on separate platters for easy access at the dining table.
03 - Soak rice noodles or glass noodles in warm water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside until ready to cook.
04 - Place a portable burner or induction cooktop at the center of the table with a wide, shallow pot. Pour in the strained hot broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Each diner selects ingredients to cook in the simmering broth, using chopsticks or slotted spoons. Proteins typically cook in 1–3 minutes; vegetables and noodles in 2–5 minutes.
06 - Remove cooked items from the broth and serve with dipping sauces and garnishes of choice. Enjoy immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The broth becomes more complex and delicious the longer everyone cooks, essentially creating a custom soup built by your whole table
  • Every single person gets to control exactly what they eat and how it is cooked, making it perfect for picky eaters and adventurous foodies alike
  • The prep happens upfront so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else socializes
02 -
  • The broth gets exponentially better the longer it simmers and the more ingredients cook in it, so do not be afraid to let it go all evening
  • Overcrowding the pot drops the temperature dramatically, so cook in small batches to keep everything simmering properly
03 -
  • Add a splash of the broth to your dipping sauce bowl throughout the meal to create a custom soup that evolves with everything you have cooked
  • Keep a bowl of warm water on the table for rinsing chopsticks between different ingredients, especially if anyone has allergies
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