Paleo Traditional Chinese Hot Pot

Dive into the warm, comforting embrace of this Paleo Traditional Chinese Hot Pot, a wholesome twist on the classic communal dish. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe combines a rich, aromatic chicken broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, and optional chili peppers for a subtly spicy kick. A vibrant array of thinly sliced beef, chicken, shrimp, and nutrient-packed vegetables like baby bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and spiralized zucchini provide endless customization for every taste. Simplicity meets tradition as diners cook their ingredients tableside, savoring the process as much as the meal itself. Gluten-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly, this hot pot is both nourishing and satisfying, with a tangy sesame-lime dipping sauce that ties it all together. End the experience by sipping the deeply flavored broth as a soul-soothing finish. Perfect for creating memories and indulging in clean, flavorful eating, this hot pot is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups Chicken broth (preferably homemade)
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 inches Fresh ginger (sliced)
• 4 Garlic cloves (smashed)
• 4 Scallions (sliced into 2-inch pieces)
• 4 Whole dried red chili peppers (optional)
• 1 pound Beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
• 1 pound Skinless chicken thighs (thinly sliced)
• 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 heads Baby bok choy
• 1 bunch Enoki mushrooms
• 2 Zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
• 1 Daikon radish (sliced thinly into rounds)
• 2 Carrots (sliced into thin rounds or ribbons)
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil (optional, for dipping sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (for dipping sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, scallions, chili peppers (if using), sea salt, and ground white pepper to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 3

While the broth simmers, arrange the sliced beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and spiralized zucchini on serving platters for easy access at the table.

Step 4

Carefully transfer the hot broth to a portable hot pot or an electric tabletop cooker placed at the table.

Step 5

Instruct diners to cook the meats, seafood, and vegetables in the simmering broth to their desired doneness using chopsticks, slotted spoons, or hot pot strainers.

Step 6

Serve with a simple dipping sauce made by combining sesame oil (if using) and lime juice for an added flavor punch.

Step 7

Once all the ingredients are cooked and consumed, enjoy the rich, flavorful broth as a soup to finish the meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4334.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2338.3

Total Fat 105.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1206.0mg	0%
Sodium 11847.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 264.1g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 1295.1mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 6856.8mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 43.4%

Carbs: 17.7%