Best 2 Hotpot Dipping Sauces Recipes
Hotpot, a beloved communal dining experience, invites friends and families to gather around a simmering pot of broth and an array of delectable ingredients, immersing them to cook and savor. While the broth provides the foundation of flavor, the true stars of the show are the dipping sauces that accompany each bite. These sauces add an extra layer of complexity and personalization to the hotpot experience, allowing diners to tailor the taste of their dishes. From spicy and savory to sweet and tangy, the options are endless, ensuring that everyone can find a sauce that complements their palate and enhances the enjoyment of their hotpot feast.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
HOT POT AT HOME
Hot pot is a tasty, festive and communal cooking and dining experience that involves little more than a table set with a portable butane stove, a pot of bubbling broth and platters of raw meat and/or seafood and vegetables. Various condiments and a dipping sauce or two are common, as well. In the spirit of hot pot, a winter staple in various Asian countries, our recipe is flexible. Feel free to sub out any of the components according to your taste. (See the end of the recipe for more suggestions.) You can also play with the broth. Our version is very simple, which lets the flavor of the proteins and vegetables shine, but kimchi, tomatoes, and chile peppers are just some of the possible additions. Please note that you don't need to purchase any of the special equipment listed to make this recipe. You can use two pots, your stovetop burners, and whatever cooking utensils you have.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- For the pork broth: Fill a 7-quart Dutch oven with 12 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, soak the pork bones in cold water in a large bowl, to remove some of the blood, for about 20 minutes or until the water boils. Add the bones to the pot and boil until the water darkens and there's a lot of foam on the surface, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse the bones and clean the pot of any residue.
- Return the pork bones to the pot and add the carrots, corn, daikon and 16 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the broth is very milky, about 2 1/2 hours. Skim off any dark proteins and fat, then lightly season with salt.
- Transfer the pork broth, along with the bones and other solids, which will continue to flavor the broth, to an 11-inch hot pot pot with a divider. Add the chili oil to one side of the pot. Place the pot on a portable butane burner and bring to a boil over high heat.
- For the components: Meanwhile, arrange the beef, fish, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, pumpkin, eggs, fish tofu and udon noodles on plates or platters, as you like. Set out at least two pairs of chopsticks or tongs and small strainer baskets (these are useful when cooking more fragile ingredients, such as fish, tofu and the like). As for the chopsticks/tongs, let everyone know not to use the same pair for picking up raw and cooked meat and fish.
- For the condiments: Create a "dipping sauce station" with any of the condiments, along with a bunch of small plates and bowls. Each person can mix and match them as they like.
- Once the broth is boiling, start cooking! Let each person cook their own ingredients in the broth (the side with the chili oil is spicier), being mindful not to overcrowd the pot. If the broth reduces too much and you still have raw ingredients left, add some warm water to the pot and bring to a boil. If you like, you can eat the marrow from the pork bones.
- Proteins-Thinly sliced chicken, pork or lamb, mini-pork sausages, low-sodium luncheon meat cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, shellfish, fish cakes, tofu
- Vegetables-sweet potato, kabocha squash, watercress, bok choy, corn on the cob, lotus root, kale, chile peppers, tomato, bean sprouts, enoki, shiitake or button mushrooms
- Noodles, etc.-ramen noodles, rice noodles, konjac noodle knots, dumplings, rice cakes, dried tofu sticks
- Stir together the Pork Broth, BBQ sauce, sesame paste, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic and scallions in a small bowl until combined.
HOTPOT DIPPING SAUCES
Again, many sauces can be used as dipping sauces, whether traditional Sichuan, Hunan, or mixing in a Thai or Vietnamese dipping sauce. The list here is purely those considered traditional in Sichuan cuisine. The list is from Fuschia Dunlop's "The Land of Plenty".
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories Szechuan
Time 5m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Each of the ingredients above is a dipping sauce, all by itself, other than the sichuan pepper and salt.
- Provide small bowls of each dip for each individual diner.
- ============= Sichuan Pepper Salt ============.
- Dry roast the Sichuan peppers until they are fragrant -- do NOT burn them.
- Using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the peppers.
- You may either serve the pepper and salt in individual dipping bowls or you can mix the salt and pepper to create a single dipping ingredient.
Tips:
- Use a variety of ingredients: The best way to create a flavorful and complex dipping sauce is to use a variety of ingredients. This can include things like soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, scallions, and cilantro.
- Experiment with different flavors: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors when creating your dipping sauce. For example, you could add a touch of sweetness with honey or sugar, or a bit of heat with chili peppers or Sriracha.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking: The consistency of your dipping sauce is also important. If you want a thin sauce, you can add more liquid. If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more cornstarch or peanut butter.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Dipping sauces are best served immediately after they are made. This is because the flavors will start to fade over time.
Conclusion:
Creating a delicious hotpot dipping sauce is easy with the right ingredients and a little bit of creativity. By following the tips in this article, you can create a sauce that will perfectly complement your favorite hotpot dishes. So next time you're having a hotpot party, be sure to experiment with some of these recipes and find your new favorite dipping sauce!
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