Skewered hot pot is one of the hot pot dishes that many people love due to its distinctive flavor and irresistible taste. Today, TasteVN will reveal to you 2 ways to make skewered hot pot at home, get cooking!
1. Chinese Skewered Hot Pot
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Preparation
2 hours
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Chinese Skewered Hot Pot For 4 people
Chicken broth 2.5 liters Squid 200 gr Shrimp 200 gr Beef 500 gr Fish tofu 150 gr Fish balls 150 gr Shiitake mushrooms 100 gr Broccoli 200 gr Cabbage 200 gr Leeks 3 stalks Dried chili 135 gr Bay leaf 1 leaf Star anise 1 piece Fennel 1/2 teaspoon Cooking wine 2 teaspoons Cloves 3 pieces Cardamom 1 pod Fennel seeds 1 teaspoon Turmeric 3 pieces Dried cinnamon 1 piece Sichuan pepper 5 teaspoons Sichuan sauce 4 tablespoons Garlic 10 cloves Ginger 2 roots Beef fat 130 gr Cooking oil 100 ml Sichuan pepper powder 3 teaspoons Common seasoning a little (pepper/sugar/salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- When selecting fresh squid, you need to observe the color of the squid. If the squid is still fresh, it will have a shiny color, with a body that is milky white and a dark brown part.
- Additionally, the tentacles and antennae of fresh squid will be tightly attached to each other and will not come apart. Moreover, the eyes of fresh squid will be clear.
- When you touch the body of the squid, you will feel that the flesh is firm and has high elasticity. Therefore, when pressed, the flesh will quickly return to its original state.
How to choose fresh shrimp
- When buying fresh shrimp, pay attention to the outer shell first; fresh shrimp will have a transparent outer shell, with no dark patches and a slight smell of seawater, not a fishy smell.
- You should not buy shrimp that are slimy, have bent bodies forming a round shape, and are not normal. Additionally, fresh shrimp usually have their tails folded together.
- If the shrimp’s tail is spread out, it may have been injected with chemicals or water to make it look plumper.
Tools needed
How to make Chinese Skewered Hot Pot
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Make chili garlic sauce
In the first step, soak 125g of dried chili, 3 teaspoons of Sichuan peppercorns, and 3 teaspoons of black pepper in boiling water at about 70 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes until the ingredients are soft.
Then strain the water and blend the mixture of chili, Sichuan pepper, and black pepper with 8 cloves of garlic and 3 slices of ginger until smooth.
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Make herbal sauce
First, add star anise, fennel seeds, bay leaves, cloves, dill seeds, galangal, fennel, crushed cardamom, broken cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper into a pan and roast for 3 minutes over low heat until fragrant.
Then, put the herbal mixture into a blender and grind until fine. Next, add 2 teaspoons of cooking wine and mix well.
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Make the hot pot sauce
You put a pan on the stove, then add 130g of beef fat and 80ml of cooking oil, and heat it over low heat for 10 minutes until the fat completely melts and add in 3 pieces of green onion.
Finally, add the garlic and chili on top, the herb mixture, and 4 tablespoons of Sichuan sauce, then stir well over medium heat for 15 minutes, then remove the green onions and you’re done.
Note:- You should stir the sauce evenly and do not cook over high heat to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- You can store this hot pot sauce in the refrigerator refrigerator for 4 months and use it gradually!
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Prepare the hot pot ingredients
The ingredients for the hot pot include various types of vegetables. After buying, wash them thoroughly and let them drain. Next, to make skewering easier, peel the shrimp and cut the other ingredients into bite-sized pieces!
Then, blanch the purchased skewers in boiling water for 10 minutes to clean them. After that, skewer the hot pot ingredients according to your preference. However, you should skewer 1/3 of the skewer to help the food cook more easily.
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Cook the hot pot broth
In this step, place a pot on the stove and wait for it to heat up, then add 20ml of cooking oil. Next, add 10g of dried chili, the remaining garlic, ginger, green onion, and 2 tablespoons of Sichuan pepper and sauté until fragrant over low heat.
Add half of the hot pot sauce you prepared and stir well. After 3 minutes, pour in 2.5 liters of chicken broth, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and stir quickly.
At this point, adjust the heat to medium and wait for about 15 minutes. Once the broth boils, dip the skewers in and wait for a few minutes for the ingredients to cook gradually. And that’s it!
Note: You can adjust the hot pot broth by adding more boiling water to suit your taste!
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Final Product
The Chinese skewered hot pot has a uniquely fragrant aroma, with a broth that is both sweet and spicy, sure to please spicy food lovers. Gather with family and enjoy hot pot, a wonderful choice for you and your loved ones every weekend, showcase your cooking skills now!
2. Kimchi Skewered Hot Pot
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Kimchi Skewers Hot Pot For 4 people
Bone broth 1 liter Kimchi 200 gr Beef 300 gr Octopus 300 gr Mustard greens 100 gr (cai cuc) Napa cabbage 100 gr Fish balls 100 gr Crab sticks 100 gr Seafood tofu 100 gr Sausages 100 gr Spring onion 15 gr Minced garlic 10 gr Korean chili sauce 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh octopus
- To choose fresh octopus, first observe the eyes of the octopus; if the eyes are bright and clear, it is fresh. If the eyes are cloudy, the octopus may have been stored for a long time.
- Additionally, fresh octopus will have a firm body, not soft and mushy when touched, and will be full of water. Moreover, fresh octopus will have a bright white belly; you should avoid octopus with an off-white belly, as it has been soaked in water for too long.
- You should also select those that move quickly and flexibly when touched if they have been taken out of the tank.
Tools needed
Multi-function blender, pot, skewers, pan, spoon,…
How to make Kimchi Skewers Hot Pot
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Prepare the ingredients
Beef, octopus, fish balls, crab sticks, seafood tofu, and sausages should be washed clean after purchase and placed in a basket to drain. Then, cut the ingredients into bite-sized pieces. For the scallions, chop them finely.
After that, use skewers to skewer the ingredients as you like, but don’t skewer more than 2/3 full!
Note: When buying skewers, you should blanch them in boiling water to remove impurities.
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Cooking the hot pot
In this step, add 10g of garlic to the pan and sauté until golden. Then, add 200g of kimchi and stir for about 5 minutes.
Next, add 1 liter of bone broth and season with 1 tablespoon of Korean chili sauce. Once the water boils, add the chopped scallions.
Finally, immerse the skewers, water spinach, and napa cabbage into the hot pot until the ingredients are cooked, then turn off the heat, and it’s done!
Note: You can adjust the seasoning to your taste or enjoy the hot pot with noodles, which is also very delicious!
Final Product
Delicious and eye-catching kimchi skewers hot pot, mild spicy flavor along with fresh hot pot ingredients will help you quickly regain energy. On a rainy day, enjoying hot pot and drinking milk tea while chatting with friends is truly wonderful!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Beef Safely
- To choose good beef, you should prioritize pieces that have a bright red color mixed with white streaks and fresh yellow fat. Additionally, fresh beef should not have an unpleasant odor and will quickly return to its original shape when pressed.
- Moreover, you should also choose soft, small pieces of beef that do not appear too smooth. If buying from a butcher or someone you know, you can ask them to select meat from female cows for better quality.
- You should also avoid purchasing beef that shows dark discoloration and sometimes has a slimy texture.
With 2 how to make skewered hotpot recipes above, you must have added some tips for cooking hotpot to treat your family and friends. Show off your skills and enjoy the fruits of your labor, TasteVN wishes you success!
