SPICY HOTPOT

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This is a mouth-tingling, numbing hotpot! The spicy soup stock base is a delicious broth in which fresh ingredients are poached - like a Chinese fondue. The Mandarin word for such a feast is 'Huo-guo', meaning 'hotpot', because all the ingredients are cooked in a hotpot! I love this kind of feast, it is easy to prepare, and is great for interaction with friends. All you need is an electric wok or fondue set up in the centre of the table and plenty of soup ladles and away you go. I had this dish in Chengdu in the middle of summer and it was fantastic. Be warned - this is extremely spicy.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons groundnut oil (peanut)
3 to 4 long dried Sichuan chiles or long dried chiles
2 ounces whole Sichuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon chile bean sauce*
1 tablespoon chile sauce
6 cups hot vegetable stock
2 star anise
6 dried Chinese mushrooms or 6 dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms
1 small handful dried orange peel or the zest of 1 orange
9 ounces chile oil
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 medium red chiles, seeded and sliced
9 ounces (MSG free) fish balls
1 large spring onion, coarsely chopped
1 small handful Chinese cabbage leaves, sliced 1-inch thick
1 small handful deep-fried tofu
1 small handful fresh tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons black rice vinegar (recommended) or balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 red chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Oriental satay sauce* or barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon finely sliced spring onions (green)
9 ounces (MSG-free) fish cake, sliced
Baby corn, as needed*
Raw lamb, thinly sliced, as needed
Raw prawns or shrimp, shelled and deveined, as needed
Firm tofu, cut into chunks, as needed
Enoki mushrooms, as needed

Steps:

For the soup base:
Heat a 3 1/2 pint capacity wok over a high heat, and add the groundnut oil. Stir-fry the chiles and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant. Add the chile bean sauce, and chile sauce, then pour in the stock. Add the star anise, mushrooms, orange peel, chile oil, and ginger, and bring everything to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Ten minutes before serving, stir in the chiles.
For the hotpot:
Whilst the stock is simmering, divide all the fish balls, spring onions, cabbage, deep-fried tofu, and fresh tofu on 4 serving plates, cover with plastic wrap, and chill them in the refrigerator.
For the soy dipping sauce:
Combine the black vinegar, soy sauce, and chiles in a bowl, and set the sauce aside.
For the special dipping sauce:
Let each guest prepare their own Taiwanese dipping sauce at the table. In a small bowl, stir to combine, the egg yolk, satay sauce, cilantro, and spring onions.*
For the assembly:
To serve, arrange all the ingredients on the table. Transfer the soup base to an electric wok or fondue pot, and set it up in the center of the table. Let the guests help themselves, and cook the raw ingredients in the spicy broth. Serve with both dipping sauces.

mdtaizul islam

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I can't wait to try this hotpot recipe!

Azhar Writes

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This hotpot is the best I've ever had.

Aboud Ahmed

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I'm definitely going to be making this hotpot again.

Afrin Akter

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This hotpot is a must-try!

Ahad King

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I would definitely recommend this hotpot recipe to anyone.

Siraad

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This hotpot is the perfect comfort food.

Sbusiso Mhlongo

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The broth in this hotpot is amazing!

Joydep Roy

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I love the crispy tofu in this hotpot.

Sarah Winters

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This hotpot is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Unfinishbiznesslibra

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I love that this hotpot is so customizable. You can add any vegetables or meat that you like.

Michael Scelsi

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This hotpot is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.

Nolwazi Shantel

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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this hotpot was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.

Saq Lain

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This hotpot is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food.

CorruptionGamez

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I love this hotpot! It's so flavorful and satisfying.

Andy Bader

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This is the best hotpot recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

NEERMAS KHAN

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This hotpot was amazing! The broth was flavorful and the ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy hotpot.

Mohammad Yousaf

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I've made this hotpot several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables and meat are always cooked perfectly. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.

Hayley Chapman

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This is my go-to recipe for hotpot. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that you can customize it to your own taste by adding different ingredients.

Asimwe Rosemary

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I made this hotpot last night and it was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables and meat were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the tofu, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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This spicy hotpot is the perfect winter warmer! It's packed with flavor and heat, and it's sure to clear your sinuses. I love adding a variety of vegetables and meats to my hotpot, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

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