Best 2 Chinese Seafood Hot Pot Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Chinese cuisine with our delectable Chinese Seafood Hot Pot. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring an aromatic broth brimming with an array of succulent seafood treasures. Dive into a delightful medley of shrimp, scallops, mussels, and fish, each morsel infused with the essence of the sea. The harmonious blend of spices and seasonings creates a captivating symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by an assortment of fresh vegetables, tofu, and noodles, this hot pot offers a customizable dining experience, allowing you to tailor it to your preferences. Whether you prefer a mild simmer or a fiery eruption of taste, our Chinese Seafood Hot Pot is sure to satisfy your cravings. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive recipe guide, featuring step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE HOT POT AT HOME

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Chinese hot pot is a warm, comforting, and social meal to have with close-knit family or friends. Learn how to make hot pot at home!

Provided by Sarah

Categories Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 68

Ingredients

Hot pot soup base (with water) or stock
baby bok choy ((thoroughly washed))
napa cabbage ((washed, cut into 1-2 inch pieces))
choy sum ((thoroughly washed))
spinach ((thoroughly washed))
pea tips ((thoroughly washed))
watercress ((thoroughly washed))
AA Choy/Cai ((washed, trimmed))
Chrysanthemum Leaves ((washed, trimmed))
lotus root ((cut into 1/4 inch thick half moons))
potato ((cut into 1/4 inch thick half moons))
sweet potato ((cut into 1/4 inch thick half moons))
pumpkin/kabocha squash ((cut into 1/4 inch thick half moons))
daikon radish ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
tomatoes ((sliced into wedges))
corn ((whole ears, cut into 1-inch pieces))
winter melon ((cut into 1-inch chunks))
Enoki mushrooms ((slice 1/2-1 inch of the base off, and separate the bundle of enoki's into smaller more manageable bundles)
Wood ears ((soak to reconstitute, rinse any dirt or sand off, and remove any woody ends))
King mushrooms ((trim the ends, thinly slice))
Shiitake mushrooms ((trim woody stems, slice, and add to the pot early))
Oyster mushrooms ((thoroughly cleaned))
Shimeji mushrooms ((separated into individual pieces))
Beef ((brisket, short rib, ribeye, sirloin, flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain))
Pork shoulder or loin ((thinly sliced))
Pork belly ((thinly sliced))
Lamb shoulder or leg ((thinly sliced))
Boneless chicken breast or thighs ((thinly sliced))
Fish fillets ((such as tilapia, bass, fluke/flounder, thinly sliced))
Shrimp
Scallops
Squid or cuttlefish
Beef balls
Pork balls
Fish balls
Squid balls
Mixed seafood balls
Fish cakes
Fish tofu
Mung bean vermicelli ((soak in warm water for 10 minutes))
Rice vermicelli ((boil to par-cook, rinse in cold water, drain))
Thin fresh white noodles
Fresh spinach noodles
Shirataki noodles ((add directly to boiling broth, cooks in seconds))
Rice cakes ((the thin ovals are best; the thick Korean-style rice cake logs take too long to cook) )
Frozen dumplings ((smaller is better; cook time 7-10 minutes))
Bean threads ((AKA dried bean curd sticks; soak in warm water for 3-4 hours, cut into 2-inch pieces))
Soy puffs ((left whole or cut in half))
Frozen tofu ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
Firm tofu ((cut into 1-inch pieces))
Dried bean curd rolls
Fresh tofu sheets/skin
Pressed tofu
Chinese sesame paste or sauce
Peanut butter or peanut sauce
Soy sauce
Sha Cha sauce
Sesame oil
Sichuan peppercorn oil
Chili oil/sauce
Chili garlic sauce/sambal oelek
Chinese black vinegar/rice vinegar
White pepper
Toasted sesame seeds
Minced garlic
Chopped scallions
Chopped cilantro
Fried shallots or garlic

Steps:

Place boiling soup base or stock in a wide, shallow pot the center of the table on a portable electric burner.
Place individual plates of raw ingredients on the table, along with dipping sauce ingredients.
Have each diner mix their own dipping sauce while the pot of soup comes to a boil. Once boiling, begin adding ingredients to the pot. Be sure to cook ingredients through before consuming, and allow the pot to boil for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute after adding any raw meat or seafood.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOT POT AT HOME

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Learn everything you need to host your own hot pot celebration in the comfort of your home!

Provided by Made With Lau

Categories dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 46

Ingredients

2 lb beef flank
1 lb chicken breast
1 lb pork chop
2 lb tilapia fish fillets
1.5 lb shrimp
1.5 lb squid
1 lb firm tofu
4 oz dried vermicelli noodles
1 lb spinach
1 lb Chinese broccoli
0.5 lb seafood mushroom
0.5 lb king oyster mushroom
1.5 lb daikon
0.25 tsp salt
white pepper
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp water
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
4 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shacha sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chicken bouillon
0.5 tsp chili oil
4 tbsp boiled water
4 pieces cilantro
4 pieces green onion
ginger
dried mandarin orange peel
0.5 tsp white pepper
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg
5 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp olive oil

Steps:

Partially frozen is significantly easier to cut into thin slices, since it holds its shape when you cut it.
Wash and rinse your vegetables / mushrooms. If you're using tofu (make sure it's firm), then cut it into cubes.
Before my dad starts cutting meat (or anything), he usually puts a towel underneath the cutting board so it's more stable. Speaking from decades of experience, this helped him avoid many cuts (but not all) in the kitchen.
This is much clearer in the video, but here are my dad's steps to preparing fresh squid for hot pot:
We'll cut our about half of our tilapia fillets into ~1 cm slices, and marinate it with salt, cornstarch, water, and white pepper (to taste).
My dad's epic homemade fish balls deserve their own recipe page (will be live soon).
All we need to do is peel our daikon, cut it in half, and then cut it up into about 1 cm slices. We'll start boiling our hot pot broth with daikon, and then eat it at the end after it's soaked up all of the delicious flavors from the other foods.
For my dad's dipping sauce, we'll be mixing light soy sauce, Shacha sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, chili oil, and boiled water.

Tips:

To make sure your Chinese seafood hot pot is a success, it's important to use fresh seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
If you're not sure what kind of seafood to use, you can ask your fishmonger for recommendations. They can help you choose the best seafood for your hot pot.
When preparing your seafood, be sure to clean it thoroughly. This means removing any dirt, slime, or scales.
You can also marinate your seafood in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger before cooking it. This will help to add flavor and depth to your dish.
When cooking your seafood, be sure to not overcook it. Seafood cooks very quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to prevent it from becoming tough.
Chinese seafood hot pot is a great dish to serve with a variety of dipping sauces. Some popular dipping sauces include soy sauce, chili sauce, and sesame paste.

Conclusion:

Chinese seafood hot pot is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to enjoy a variety of seafood in a flavorful and healthy way. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Chinese seafood hot pot a try. You won't be disappointed!