Hunan Hot Pot
Chinese Chinese - Hunan Xiang Cuisine

Hunan Hot Pot

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 500g assorted beef and pork, sliced thin
  • • 200g napa cabbage
  • • 150g enoki mushrooms
  • • 5 dried red chilies
  • • 2 tbsp doubanjiang
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp black vinegar
  • • 1 litre chicken stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the chicken stock with the doubanjiang, chilies, and garlic.

2
Phase 2

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to build flavour.

3
Phase 3

Add the napa cabbage and enoki mushrooms and cook until tender.

4
Phase 4

Add the sliced meat and cook through in the bubbling broth.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the black vinegar and adjust the heat level to taste.

6
Phase 6

Serve bubbling hot with rice and dipping sauces.