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Chinese fondue (Hot Pot)

Chinese fondue (hot pot)

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.

Preparation time 1 hrs
Cooking time 30 mins
Total time 1 hr 30 mins
Difficulty: intermediary
Servings: 6
Ingredients
    For the broth
  • Ready-made broth (You can find ready-made Hot Pot broths in Asian grocery stores. Otherwise you can prepare it at home.)
  • 2 L of chicken broth (gluten-free)
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger (5 cm)
  • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 2 lemongrass sticks
  • 2 anise stars
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • A few pieces of Chinese dates
  • 1 red pepper (optional, for a spicy broth)
  • A few fresh coriander leaves (for decoration)
    • For the ingredients to cook
  • Meats: (you can ask the butcher to slice the meats very thinly in advance.)
  • 200 g chicken fillet, cut into thin slices
  • 200 g beef fillet, thinly sliced
  • Seafood:
  • 200 g raw shrimp, peeled
  • 200 g of scallops
  • Vegetables :
  • 1/2 cabbage , cut into pieces
  • 2 bok choy, cut in half
  • 150 g mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms)
  • 150 g bamboo shoots (optional)
  • Accompaniments:
  • 200 g rice vermicelli
  • Dipping sauces: sesame sauce, gluten-free soy sauce, or sweet chili sauce
    • For the sauces
  • Sesame sauce:
  • 4 tbsp tahini (sesame puree)
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin (or honey for an alcohol-free version)
  • 1 clove of garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp water (or more to adjust consistency)
  • Ginger sauce:
  • 3 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tsp sugar (or honey)
    • A Chinese fondue maker
Preparation
  1. 1
    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 .
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    4- Serve and enjoyChinese fondue
    • 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.

Keywords: traditional Chinese fondue, gluten-free hot pot, Chinese recipes, Chinese New Year recipe, holiday recipes
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/fondue-chinoise-hot-pot/