SPICY HOTPOT
This is a mouth-tingling, numbing hotpot! The spicy soup stock base is a delicious broth in which fresh ingredients are poached - like a Chinese fondue. The Mandarin word for such a feast is 'Huo-guo', meaning 'hotpot', because all the ingredients are cooked in a hotpot! I love this kind of feast, it is easy to prepare, and is great for interaction with friends. All you need is an electric wok or fondue set up in the centre of the table and plenty of soup ladles and away you go. I had this dish in Chengdu in the middle of summer and it was fantastic. Be warned - this is extremely spicy.
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- For the soup base:
- Heat a 3 1/2 pint capacity wok over a high heat, and add the groundnut oil. Stir-fry the chiles and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant. Add the chile bean sauce, and chile sauce, then pour in the stock. Add the star anise, mushrooms, orange peel, chile oil, and ginger, and bring everything to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Ten minutes before serving, stir in the chiles.
- For the hotpot:
- Whilst the stock is simmering, divide all the fish balls, spring onions, cabbage, deep-fried tofu, and fresh tofu on 4 serving plates, cover with plastic wrap, and chill them in the refrigerator.
- For the soy dipping sauce:
- Combine the black vinegar, soy sauce, and chiles in a bowl, and set the sauce aside.
- For the special dipping sauce:
- Let each guest prepare their own Taiwanese dipping sauce at the table. In a small bowl, stir to combine, the egg yolk, satay sauce, cilantro, and spring onions.*
- For the assembly:
- To serve, arrange all the ingredients on the table. Transfer the soup base to an electric wok or fondue pot, and set it up in the center of the table. Let the guests help themselves, and cook the raw ingredients in the spicy broth. Serve with both dipping sauces.
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Sara Compo
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food. The broth is packed with flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the noodles, which make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Precious Khanone
[email protected]This hotpot is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
nipuna virasinha
[email protected]This hotpot is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables and tofu are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal.
godFather
[email protected]I've made this hotpot several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings.
Julash Md
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food. The broth is packed with flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the noodles, which make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
ustad lpandy
[email protected]This hotpot is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Ekow
[email protected]This hotpot is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables and tofu are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal.
Grace Hamill
[email protected]I've made this hotpot several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings.
Wajih Ullah
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food. The broth is packed with flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the noodles, which make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Hiba Chan
[email protected]This hotpot is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Philip Oliseh
[email protected]This hotpot is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables and tofu are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal.
Jack durham
[email protected]I've made this hotpot several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings.
moha Shukri
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food. The broth is packed with flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the noodles, which make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
MUSTAPHA GONI TIJJANI
[email protected]This hotpot is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Mcdonald
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The broth is flavorful without being too spicy, and the vegetables and tofu are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
RedNeck Online
[email protected]This hotpot is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables and tofu soak up all the deliciousness. I especially love the addition of the noodles, which make it a complete meal.
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[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out delicious. The broth is especially good, with a nice balance of spices.
Azaan Mehmood
[email protected]This spicy hotpot was a hit at my dinner party! The broth was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. The vegetables and tofu were cooked perfectly and the noodles were slurp-worthy. I will definitely be making this again.