High Protein Traditional Chinese Hotpot

Savor the ultimate communal dining experience with this High Protein Traditional Chinese Hotpot, a nourishing and flavorful recipe tailored for health-conscious foodies. Packed with protein-rich ingredients like tender chicken breast, juicy beef sirloin, succulent shrimp, firm tofu, and delicate fish fillet, this hotpot offers a hearty feast that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Fresh vegetables such as baby bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage infuse the bubbling broth with vibrant flavors and textures, while customizable dipping sauces—featuring soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic—add a personal touch to every bite. Perfect for gatherings, this interactive meal brings warmth and camaraderie to the table, with its simmering pot of aromatic broth (spicy or mild) serving as the heart of the experience. Easy to prepare yet full of complex flavors, this high-protein hotpot is a modern twist on a beloved Chinese tradition, offering a wholesome and unforgettable dining adventure.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast (sliced thinly)
• 400 grams Beef sirloin (sliced thinly)
• 400 grams Firm tofu (cubed)
• 400 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 300 grams Fish fillet (skinless, sliced thinly)
• 4 whole Eggs
• 300 grams Baby bok choy
• 250 grams Enoki mushrooms
• 200 grams Spinach
• 200 grams Carrots (sliced thinly)
• 400 grams Chinese cabbage
• 100 grams Wood ear mushrooms (soaked and sliced)
• 1 packet Hotpot soup base (spicy or non-spicy, as preferred)
• 2000 ml Chicken stock or water
• 60 ml Soy sauce
• 30 ml Sesame oil
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 stalks Scallions (chopped)
• 2 pieces Fresh chili (optional, sliced for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients by slicing the chicken breast, beef sirloin, fish fillet, and carrots thinly. Cube the firm tofu and soak/slice the wood ear mushrooms if using dried.

Step 2

Wash and prepare the vegetables: separate the leaves of the Chinese cabbage and baby bok choy; trim the enoki mushrooms and rinse. Wash the spinach thoroughly.

Step 3

Peel and devein the shrimp if not already prepared, and set aside.

Step 4

Set up your hotpot table: place a portable burner and a large, wide pot in the center of your dining area.

Step 5

Pour the chicken stock (or water) into the pot and stir in the hotpot soup base (spicy or non-spicy, as preferred). Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower it to a simmer.

Step 6

Prepare dipping sauces by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili slices in small bowls. Add chopped scallions for garnish.

Step 7

Bring all prepared ingredients to the table in separate bowls or platters for easy sharing and access.

Step 8

Once the soup base is simmering, begin cooking the proteins and vegetables in the pot. The thinly sliced meats, shrimp, and fish will cook quickly (1-2 minutes). Vegetables should be cooked to your desired tenderness.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon or hotpot skimmer to retrieve the cooked items from the broth. Dip them into the prepared sauces and enjoy immediately.

Step 10

Crack the eggs into the simmering broth near the end of the meal to make a flavorful soup or to coat cooked ingredients lightly before dipping in sauce.

Step 11

Continue replenishing the broth as needed, and enjoy the communal experience of Chinese hotpot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5894.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4080.4

Total Fat 171.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.3g
Cholesterol 2370.2mg	0%
Sodium 12780.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 544.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1513.2IU	0%
Calcium 4189.6mg	0%
Iron 42.8mg	0%
Potassium 10806.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 52.3%

Carbs: 10.5%