Chinese Food - YELLOW BEEF Hot Pot and Hot CHILI OIL RECIPE! | Yunnan, China Day 3

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth adds flavor without meat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers similar heat with fewer calories.

Heat canola oil in a pot until it reaches smoking point.

Add ginger, star anise, and Sichuan pepper to the hot oil and let it release flavors.

Remove the spices from the oil before they burn.

Add dried chili to the oil and let it soak up the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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