Chinese fondue, also called hot pot , is a real culinary journey to Asia but, surprisingly, it is also a dish very often prepared in Switzerland for the end of year celebrations. This convivial dish brings family and friends together around a spicy broth, in which everyone cooks their favorite ingredients. With chicken , beef , shrimp , scallops , Chinese cabbage , rice noodles and bok choy , this version highlights fresh and varied produce for a flavor-packed experience. Simple to prepare and naturally gluten-free, this meal adapts to all tastes and diets.
Ingredients
For the broth
For the ingredients to cook
For the sauces
A Chinese fondue maker
Preparation
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1- Prepare the broth
- In a casserole dish or large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, star anise, soy sauce, dates, sesame oil, and chili pepper (if desired).
- Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- When ready to eat, transfer part of the broth into the container of the fondue maker and keep it hot. Depending on the temperature, the broth can decrease very quickly, I add more little by little. Chinese fondue maker as a Christmas gift .
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2- Prepare the ingredients
- Arrange meats, seafood and vegetables on separate platters or plates. I prefer to blanch the vegetables beforehand for faster cooking in the fondue.
- Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
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3- Prepare the sauces
For the sesame sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous texture.
- Adjust the consistency with a little water to your preference.
For the ginger sauce
- Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sesame oil and fresh coriander.
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4- Serve and enjoy
- Place the fondue set in the center of the table.
- Each guest chooses their favorite ingredients: generally, we immerse the vegetables in the hot broth. We grill the meat and fish on the central grill, basting with broth. Depending on the ingredient, cooking takes between 30 seconds and 2 minutes.
- Once cooked, foods can be dipped in sauces before being devoured.
Note
Variations : Add fish or meatballs to enrich your hot pot.
Spices : Customize the spiciness level of the broth by adjusting the amount of chili pepper.
