Chongqing-style Spicy Frog Hot Pot
Chongqing-style Spicy Frog Hot Pot is a popular Chinese cuisine originated from Chongqing city that is made with spicy and numbing broth, cooked with frog meat, vegetables, and spices. The dish is known for its pungent aroma, fiery red color, and spicy flavor that tingles the taste buds. The ingredients are boiled in the hot pot and served with various dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. It is a favorite dish among locals and tourists, especially during the winter months when it's cold outside.
Ingredients
- 1 whole frog, cleaned and cut into pieces
- 1/2 pound pork belly, sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp doubanjiang (broad bean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup dried chilies, cut into pieces
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, cut into sections
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup enoki mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced lotus root
- 1 cup sliced potatoes
- 1 cup sliced taro
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bamboo shoots
About the recipe
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium