Chinese Lamb Hot Pot
A interactive communal dish where tender lamb slices cook in a fragrant simmering broth at the table. Perfect for entertaining with dipping sauces and fresh vegetables.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Arrange lamb slices on a platter and chill until ready to serve.
Step 2
Prepare all vegetables and tofu; arrange on separate platters for easy access.
Step 3
Make dipping sauce by mixing sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and cilantro in small bowls. Set out small sauce dishes for each diner.
Step 4
In a large pot, bring stock to a boil. Add star anise, dried chiles, ginger, and garlic.
Step 5
Simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavors. Stir in soy sauce, shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. Season with salt.
Step 6
Transfer broth to a hot pot or shallow cooking vessel at the table. Keep on low heat throughout the meal.
Step 7
Arrange platters of lamb, vegetables, and tofu around the hot pot.
Step 8
Each diner adds ingredients to the simmering broth—lamb cooks in 10-15 seconds, vegetables take 2-3 minutes.
Step 9
Diners retrieve cooked items with strainers or chopsticks and dip in sauce before eating.
Step 10
Continue cooking and eating until all ingredients are consumed, sipping broth between bites.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot or stockpot (6-8 quart)
- hot pot or fondue pot with heating element
- wooden chopsticks or cooking chopsticks
- small wire mesh strainers
- small dipping bowls
- ladle
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- serving platters
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