We really enjoyed Lee Kum Kee’s Soup Base for Satay Hot Pot, which had a light seafood flavor and gave everything a rich umami boost. Make sure the hot pot is unplugged and allowed to cool before cleaning. The electrical components can not be submerged in water. The exterior of the pot can be wiped with a damp cloth. Covered Grilling – The provided tempered glass lid allows you to monitor the cooking process while keeping everything inside for reduced spilling and splatters. No more worries about the mess that can be caused while grilling in the kitchen! With a 5-quart total capacity, this pot offers enough room for four or more people. The lid has a steam vent, so you can also use the pot to steam dumplings. The stainless steel pot comes with a tempered-glass lid, and both are dishwasher-safe for hassle-free cleanup. We like to have our hot pot with a side of white rice, but eating rice with hot pot isn’t the norm. Many prefer to cook their starches right in the pot along with everything else.

Yu zhu (Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome /玉竹) has a pleasant and sweet taste. It balances the slight bitterness of dong gui. At home, you can use some store-bought sauces like shacha sauce 沙茶醬(Made with soybean oil, garlic, shallots, chilis, and dried shrimp), or the Szechuan chili sauce (for example, the Lao Gan Ma brand). Below are some combinations if you want to make your own. Seafood items are also popular—whole shrimp, thinly sliced fish fillets, shrimp balls, squid, and scallops.Throw a hot pot dinner with friends - Schedule regular get-togethers with friends where you enjoy a hot pot dinner. It’s perfect that gather around the table for the weekends of communal cooking, conversation, and so much good eating. A good mix of vegetables (including Chinese leafy greens as well as harder root vegetables) and fungi is important to a balanced hot pot experience. Here are some options:

The second broth recipe for our hot pot adventure comes from my friend Ali’s recipe for her Easy Thai Curry Hot Pot, a coconut-based broth similar to the one in my 5 Ingredient Thai Pumpkin Soup recipe, minus the pumpkin. Because I make this frequently, I invested in a stainless steel divided electric hot pot. You can also find hot pots with grills at their base to grill your meats and seafood before combining with your broth in the pot that sits on top. Hot pots are also available as the pot only that can be warmed at the table on a butane heater or an electric burner. These soup bases can also be used to make other dishes. For instance, hot pot soup base is a key ingredient in our Ma La Xiang Guo (Spicy Numbing Stir-fry Pot) recipe.However, sometimes you’re looking for a particular flavor profile. Most hot pot restaurants offer different broth flavors, which really elevates the experience. This multi-functioning appliance can also be used for steaming just about anything, boiling pasta and noodles, or serving as a tea kettle—particularly useful in smaller, kitchenless spaces like studio apartments, offices, and dorm rooms. The interior is made of easy-to-clean, food-grade stainless steel and comes with a glass lid. Its rotating base allows for easy maneuvering and also serves as storage for the power cord. The handle stays cool for easy transport to the table. Good day from morning - Taking just a few minutes to have something to eat can really make a difference to your day. This hot pot has dual power options (200W and 600W), it's very easy to make eggs, noodles or oatmeal in the morning. Each restaurant and family make it a little different than the other but can be broadly grouped into a few categories.

There are a few categories of hot pot dippables to keep in mind. Make sure you have a good balance of 3-5 items from each category to have a varied hot pot meal. What's more, hot pot isn't just a meal, it's an experience best shared with family and friends. And, while gathering with those outside of your immediate household might be more challenging right now, this is a fun and unique dining experience to share with those who are in your current social bubble. One-Pot Wonders Soy sauce (light soy sauce, seasoned soy sauce, and seafood flavored soy sauce are all good options)The sky is really the limit here. Just think about veggies that go with Asian flavors and you pretty much have your recipe for deliciousness. We also tried their seafood flavored soy sauce, which has oyster extracts in it to give it a bit of extra umami. The bright red chili oil floating on top, plus the noticeable red chili, will make anyone feel the heat even not tasting it. The Szechuan peppercorns impart a burst of tongue-numbing feeling called mala 麻辣 , which will surely be the most unforgettable experience for the first-timer.

Add a handful of additional dried chili (cut into half) and stir-fry for another five minutes. (optional) I also suggest removing the meat before adding other seafood if the pot is small. Try to add the food items of the same size so that they will be cook simultaneously.A large pot of broth can be prepared on the stovetop and then transferred to the hot pot as needed, so you don't run out of broth during the meal. The broth can be homemade or store-bought.