Healthy Mixed Vegetable Hot Pot

Healthy Mixed Vegetable Hot Pot is a nutritious Chinese dish with a light broth base, combining fresh vegetables, meatballs, and seafood. This hot pot is rich in flavor and nutrients, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether it's to warm up in winter or enjoy in summer, this dish offers both delicious taste and health benefits.

5 Reviews
5 Comments
POSTED:12/07/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:4-6 servings
Total:2 hr 0 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:30 min

Making this hot pot is simple. With the right seasoning and cooking techniques, each ingredient’s natural flavor is preserved. To ensure you enjoy both taste and health, here are some key tips and tricks:


1.Buying and Substituting Ingredients:

Freshness and Quality: Choose fresh vegetables and meat. Visit local farmers' markets or major supermarkets. Fresh ingredients ensure great taste and nutrition.

Substitutions: If you can't find specific Chinese ingredients like ginseng slices or angelica root, use locally available alternatives or omit them.


2.Choosing and Substituting Broth Base:

Traditional Choices: Select a suitable broth base, such as light vegetable broth, chicken broth, or bone broth. Adjust according to personal taste.

Substitutions: If specific hot pot bases aren't available, make a light homemade chicken or vegetable broth.


3.Preparing and Handling Ingredients:

Even Cutting: Cut ingredients into uniform sizes and thicknesses to ensure even cooking and avoid overcooking or undercooking.


4.Choosing and Substituting Cookware:

Traditional Choices: Purchase specialized hot pot equipment like electric induction cookers and stainless steel pots from Asian supermarkets or online stores.

Substitutions: If specialized equipment is unavailable, use a deep-bottomed skillet with an induction cooktop. Ensure the cookware is deep and stable enough to hold the ingredients and broth.


5.Diversity and Balance of Ingredients:

Variety: Add a mix of vegetables (like bok choy, tofu, mushrooms), meatballs, and seafood (like shrimp, fish balls) to enhance flavor and nutrition.

Balanced Seasoning: Control the amount of salt and other seasonings to ensure a balanced and tasty broth.


6.Cooking Techniques:

Cooking Order: Manage the order in which ingredients are added based on their cooking times and doneness.

Heat Control: Maintain a moderate temperature to prevent the broth from overheating or boiling too quickly, ensuring even cooking.

Personal Adjustments: Adjust the broth’s thickness and flavor to suit your family's preferences and health considerations.


7.Social and Enjoyment Aspect:

Social Nature: Hot pot is often enjoyed as a communal meal, making it perfect for family gatherings or social events. Enjoy delicious food while sharing happy moments with loved ones.


Now, follow these steps to easily make this delicious Healthy Mixed Vegetable Hot Pot and share warmth and flavor with your family and friends.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pork shank bone, chopped into pieces

ACCESSORIES

  • 1 tablespoon of ginger, sliced
  • 1/4 cup of large green onions, cut into sections
  • 8 slices of ginseng
  • 1 piece of angelica root
  • Some rehydrated shiitake mushrooms
  • Assorted meatballs (fish balls, beef balls, etc.)
  • Various vegetables (bok choy, spinach, etc.)

SEASONINGS

  • 1 tablespoon of cooking wine
  • 2 teaspoons of salt

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare Ingredients:

Slice 1 tablespoon of ginger.

Cut 1/4 cup of large green onions into sections.

Chop the pork shank bone into pieces.

Prepare ginger, green onions, and chop pork shank bone.

STEP 2

Make the Broth:

Fill a pot halfway with water.

Add the pork bone pieces, ginger slices, and green onion sections.

Add 8 slices of ginseng and 1 piece of angelica root for additional health benefits.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of cooking wine.

Tip:

You can find ginseng slices and angelica root at Asian grocery stores or online, but they are optional.

Recipe tip for making a healthy broth with pork bone, ginger, green onion, ginseng, and angelica root.

STEP 3

Cook the Broth:

Once the bone broth comes to a boil.

Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

Reduce to medium heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours to make a rich broth.

Boil bone broth, skim foam, simmer on medium heat for 1.5 hours to cook.

STEP 4

Season the Broth:

After 1.5 hours, skim off any remaining foam.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt until well mixed.

The broth is now ready for the hot pot.

Season broth with salt after skimming foam, prepare for hot pot.

STEP 5

Prepare the Hot Pot:

Transfer the broth to a hot pot.

Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, assorted meatballs, and your favorite vegetables.

Let everything cook in the hot pot, and enjoy your healthy mixed vegetable hot pot!

Tip:

Feel free to customize the vegetables and meatballs according to your preference.

Make a healthy mixed vegetable hot pot with broth, shiitake mushrooms, meatballs, and veggies. Customize ingredients.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Healthy Mixed Vegetable Hot Pot
  • Main Ingredients:8
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:3.2 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 3069 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):5664 kcal
    262%
  • Protein:706.39 g
    1308%
  • Fat:274.53 g Why gray?
    569%
  • Carbohydrates:47.39 g
    21%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 53%
    3005 kcal
  • Fat: 44%
    2476 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 3%
    182 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
15:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

5 REVIEWS

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GourmetGleeOctober 08, 2024

Can I use a different type of oil?
reply:
October 10, 2024
Yes, you can use vegetable oil or canola oil if you prefer. Sesame oil is added at the end for flavor.
GourmetGustoGlimpseSeptember 28, 2024

Can I use pre-minced garlic and ginger instead of fresh?
reply:
September 30, 2024
Yes, pre-minced garlic and ginger can be used, but fresh ingredients will provide better flavor and aroma.
thomasJuly 25, 2024

Can I replace it with other ingredients?
jennieJuly 16, 2024

This fondue is delicious and easy to make!
JackJuly 16, 2024

This fondue is perfect for vegetarians like me, fantastic to eat without eating meat!
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