How to Make Mala Tang at Home (aka. Spicy Hot Pot)

mala spice mix

🥗Healthier: less spicy chili paste

💰Cheaper: regular chili paste

Less spicy chili paste can reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

sliced meat

🥗Healthier: lean chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: firm tofu

Silken tofu is softer and may be easier to digest.

seafood

🥗Healthier: vegetarian options

💰Cheaper: fish cakes

Vegetarian options can cater to more dietary preferences.

Cut about 1 cup of leek.

Roughly slice about 5 to 6 cloves of garlic.

Cut about 4 king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.

Cut up some dried bean curd that has been soaked in warm water for about 1 hour.

Cut napa cabbage into pieces.

Stir-fry the garlic and chili peppers in a pan, leaving some for garnish later.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sauce packet and stir-fry for about 1 minute.

Add the whole package of instant korean bone broth and 1 cup of water to the pan after the soup has come to a boil.

Put in 1 to 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Add pre-soaked glass noodles that have been soaked in warm water for about 1 hour.

Add fish balls with roe inside.

Ladle out some excess oil (optional).

Add soybean sprouts and bean curd to the pot.

Next, add thinly sliced pork, shrimp, king oyster mushrooms, napa cabbage, and bok choy.

Don't forget to add the remaining leek and chili for garnish.

Boil for about 5 minutes and it's ready to eat.

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