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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavors.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the stock, garlic, ginger, and scallions","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the broth simmers, prepare the dipping sauce by whisking sesame paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl until smooth. Distribute into individual serving bowls.","group":"Preparation","title":"Prepare the dipping sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Arrange the sliced beef, shrimp, cabbage, bok choy, and tofu on large platters. Place them on the table surrounding the cooking area.","group":"Assembly","title":"Arrange the sliced beef, shrimp, cabbage, bok choy, and tofu","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the pot of broth on a portable burner in the center of the table. Bring it back to a gentle simmer. Diners use chopsticks or strainers to cook their ingredients in the broth. Cook beef and vegetables for 1-2 minutes, and shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Dip cooked items into the sauce before eating.","group":"Dining","title":"Place the pot of broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dining"}],"notes":"Hot pot is best enjoyed with a variety of textures. Feel free to add any ingredients you enjoy, such as fish balls, corn, or different types of mushrooms.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Portable burner","Hot pot or deep pot","Chopsticks","Small strainers"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","sesame","shellfish","fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"portion","note":"Serves 4 hungry diners"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made up to 2 days in advance. Vegetables can be chopped a few hours before and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover cooked ingredients and broth separately. Raw meats should be cooked or frozen immediately.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat the broth and ingredients together on the stovetop."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a64f413488%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d2119151-fd55-41d8-a1b6-8576a0cd6a1b","imageAlt":"Hot Pot — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sharing","communal","healthy","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hot Pot","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:16:19.010Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:16:19.010Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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