Description

Create a cozy and customizable hot pot feast at home with this delightful recipe featuring thinly sliced meats, fresh seafood, tofu, dumplings, an assortment of vegetables, and comforting noodles simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for communal dining and personalized cooking, this hot pot lets everyone cook their ingredients in a rich, bubbling pot of savory soup.

Ingredients

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Broth and Sauces

1 package Hot Pot Soup Mix (or substitute with homemade stock or instant dashi)
1/4 cup Sweet Soy Sauce
Mike’s Hot Pot Sauce (optional sweet and spicy blend)

Meat and Seafood

1 lb Meat (Ribeye and Pork Jowl), thinly sliced
1 lb Seafood (Shrimp and Salmon), frozen or fresh

Tofu and Dumplings

1 lb Tofu (mix of firm tofu and tofu puffs)
8 Dumplings (Gyoza or Potstickers), fully cooked
8 Fish Balls (various flavors)
8 Meatballs (Vietnamese-style)

Vegetables

1.5 lb mixed vegetables: Oyster mushrooms, Broccoli, Cherry tomatoes

Noodles and Garnishes

1 lb Sanuki Udon noodles
2 tbsp Green Onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 Thai Bird’s Eye Chili, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Preparation: Arrange all meats, seafood, tofu, dumplings, meatballs, fish balls, vegetables, and noodles beautifully on separate platters to create an inviting presentation for the hot pot gathering.
Make the Broth: Combine the hot pot soup mix with sufficient water in a portable burner or pot and bring it to a rolling boil, ensuring the broth is hot and flavorful for cooking the ingredients.
Prepare Dipping Sauces: Mix your preferred dipping sauces at the table, including optional additions like Mike’s Hot Pot Sauce for a sweet and spicy kick tailored to individual tastes.
Set the Table: Arrange place settings, glasses, and drinks. Keep water handy to adjust the broth level or to use for sipping during the meal.
Cook and Enjoy: Gather everyone around the bubbling hot pot broth and begin cooking ingredients gradually. Add items like thinly sliced meats and seafood in batches for quick cooking, followed by tofu, dumplings, fish balls, meatballs, vegetables, and noodles. Enjoy a communal and interactive dining experience as you cook and eat together.

Notes

Use thinly sliced meats for quick and even cooking in the hot pot broth.
Frozen seafood is acceptable but ensure it is properly thawed before cooking.
Fully cook dumplings beforehand to ensure they heat through without breaking apart.
Customize the spicy level with Thai Bird’s Eye Chili or optional hot pot sauces.
Sanuki Udon noodles absorb the broth flavor beautifully; add them towards the end to prevent overcooking.
Keep extra water nearby to replenish the broth as it evaporates while cooking.