Fiery Szechuan Hot Pot with Tofu and Mushrooms

Name: Fiery Szechuan Hot Pot with Tofu and Mushrooms
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns; 4 dried red chilies; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 4 slices ginger; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 block firm tofu, cubed; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup oyster mushrooms, torn into pieces; 1 cup bok choy, chopped; 1 cup napa cabbage, sliced; 1/2 cup bamboo shoots; 1 package rice noodles; 8 cups boiling water for cooking

Spicy and Savory Chinese Hot Pot

A bold and flavorful hot pot that combines the fiery sensation of Szechuan peppercorns with tender tofu and earthy mushrooms.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Broth

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns

4 dried red chilies

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

4 slices ginger

2 cloves garlic, smashed

For the Tofu and Mushrooms

1 block firm tofu, cubed

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 cup oyster mushrooms, torn into pieces

For the Vegetables

1 cup bok choy, chopped

1 cup napa cabbage, sliced

1/2 cup bamboo shoots

For the Noodles

1 package rice noodles

8 cups boiling water for cooking

Preparation

Marinating the Tofu and Mushrooms

Combine marinade

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of Szechuan peppercorns.

Coat tofu and mushrooms

Add tofu and mushrooms, tossing to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Shallow fry the tofu slightly before adding it to the hot pot for extra richness.

Drain excess liquid

Drain excess marinade before adding to the broth.

Ensure the tofu is firm and well-drained for the best texture.

Preparing the Vegetables

Rinse and chop

Rinse all vegetables thoroughly and chop as needed.

Organize by cook time

Keep the vegetables separated as different cooking times are required.

Blanch greens

Blanch bok choy and napa cabbage in boiling water for 2 minutes, then set aside.

Cooking Process

Preparing the Broth

Bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil and add Szechuan peppercorns, red chilies, ginger, and garlic. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Mix and Match

Add marinated tofu, mushrooms, and all vegetables to the simmering broth.

Noodle Preparation

Cook rice noodles in separate boiling water as per package instructions.

Plating & Serving