Chinese Hot Pot (火锅)

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef slices
• 1 pound pork slices
• 1 block tofu
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 6 cups broth
• 1 bunch bok choy
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 stalks green onions
• 8 ounces Chinese noodles
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine 6 cups of broth and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add flavor: Stir in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of chili paste into the boiling broth. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the ingredients: While the broth simmers, slice the beef and pork into thin strips. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, and slice the shiitake mushrooms. Chop the bok choy, carrots, and green onions.

4. 4

   Cook the noodles: In a separate pot, cook 8 ounces of Chinese noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5. 5

   Set the table: Arrange all prepared ingredients (beef, pork, tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, green onions, and cooked noodles) on a large serving platter.

6. 6

   Serve: Place the simmering broth in the center of the table on a portable burner or hot plate. Allow diners to cook their selected ingredients in the broth for 2-5 minutes, depending on the ingredient.

7. 7

   Enjoy: Once cooked, dip the ingredients in soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the communal dining experience.