Spicy Hot Pot Recipe（Mala Tang/麻辣烫）
If you love hotpot but find the preparation too complicated, then this mala tang recipe is perfect for you. It’s simple to make and offers a taste similar to hotpot. In China, some people even consider mala tang to be a simplified version of hotpot.
INGREDIENTS
- 300g Baby Bok Choy
- 200g White Shimeji Mushrooms
- 250g Luncheon Meat
- 50g Beef Roll
- 200g Oilseed Mustard
- Various Meatballs (as needed)
- 2 Sheets of Dried Tofu
DIRECTIONS
Prepare all the ingredients:
Clean the baby bok choy, white shimeji mushrooms, and oilseed mustard.
Wash and cut the luncheon meat and beef roll.
Rinse and shred the dried tofu.
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sesame sauce and 1 3.tablespoon of soy sauce.
Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
Add 2 drops of oyster sauce.
Mix well.
Stir in 15g of warm water to dilute, and mix thoroughly.
Place 1 packet of beef hotpot base into a pot.
Add 1000ml of water and bring to a boil.
Once the water boils, add the luncheon meat and meatballs (or other ingredients that take longer to cook) and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Then, add the quick-cooking vegetables, reduce to medium heat, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the prepared sesame sauce and mix well.
Finally, add the beef roll and shredded dried tofu, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Once cooked, serve and enjoy!