How to Make HOTPOT at Home (4 Soup Base Recipes)

thinly sliced meat

🥗Healthier: lean chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean chicken reduces fat while maintaining protein.

seafood

🥗Healthier: fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still nutritious.

dipping sauces

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

Prepare the broth by simmering water with spices and herbs until fragrant.

Slice the meat thinly and arrange on a platter.

Prepare vegetables by washing and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

Arrange tofu, mushrooms, and corn on a separate platter.

Set up the hot pot with a portable burner at the dining table.

Pour the broth into the hot pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Add the sliced meat to the boiling broth until cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.

Add vegetables and tofu to the broth and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Cook noodles in the broth until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Serve with various dipping sauces on the side.

Encourage diners to cook their ingredients to their liking in the broth.

Enjoy the communal experience of sharing the hot pot.

Cooking Techniques

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