Foryoueats: Chinese-Style Hot Pot With Rich Broth, Shrimp Balls, and Dipping Sauces

Foryoueats: Chinese-Style Hot Pot With Rich Broth, Shrimp Balls, and Dipping Sauces

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This Chinese-style hot pot features a rich, flavorful broth perfect for cooking an assortment of vegetables, meats, seafood, tofu, and noodles. Optional shrimp balls add extra flavor, while...

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Ingredients

  • For the Shrimp Balls (optional, see note):
  • 1 pound (450g) shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 egg white, beaten with a fork until frothy
  • 1 scallion, white and light green parts only, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) peanut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced ginger
  • 2 cups chopped scallions
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) toasted sesame oil
  • For the Scallion and Hot Pepper Sauce:
  • 2 chile peppers, julienned
  • 6 scallions, julienned
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 thin slices of ginger, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) peanut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) hot chili oil
  • 6 cups (1.4L) water or chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) BullHead Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Asian fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Juice from 1 to 2 limes, to taste
  • Assorted vegetables, thinly sliced meats, fresh seafood, tofu, and noodles for cooking in the hot pot ( see our hot-pot guide for specific ideas)

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