Chongqing-style Spicy Hot Pot
Chongqing-style Spicy Hot Pot is a famous Chinese dish consisting of a large pot of simmering broth that is filled with a variety of fresh ingredients, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and noodles. The dish is known for its numbing and spicy flavor, which is created by the use of Sichuan pepper, chili peppers, garlic, and other aromatic spices. It is a popular dish for communal dining and is enjoyed during cold weather, where the hot pot warms both the body and soul.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 lb beef tendon, sliced
- 1 lb beef tripe, cleaned and sliced
- 1 lb beef bone marrow
- 1 lb enoki mushrooms
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup lotus root, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup thinly sliced potato
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced wood ear mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced ginger
- 1/2 cup garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/4 cup dried red chili peppers
- 1/4 cup spicy broad bean paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 10 cups chicken stock
About the recipe
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Portions: 6-8 servings
Difficulty: Hard