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Hotpot Broth

A flavorful broth that serves as a perfect base for a variety of ingredients, enhancing any meal with a rich, comforting taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste optional
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 5-6 dried shiitake mushrooms

Equipment

  • Large pot or hotpot cooker
  • Strainer or slotted spoon
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients to make the cooking process smoother.
  2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the ginger, garlic, onion, and green onions to the boiling water.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, sugar, and black peppercorns.
  5. Drop in the dried shiitake mushrooms and let them rehydrate in the broth.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for about 45 minutes.
  7. After simmering, strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer.
  8. Taste your broth and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Notes

Serve with a variety of fresh vegetables and proteins for a complete meal.