Vegetarian Traditional Chinese Hot Pot

Dive into a comforting and flavorful experience with this Vegetarian Traditional Chinese Hot Pot, a delightful twist on a beloved communal dining tradition. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this recipe features a rich, aromatic broth infused with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce. A vibrant array of fresh vegetables—like baby bok choy, lotus root, and enoki mushrooms—alongside hearty tofu and tender rice or glass noodles, makes this dish as satisfying as it is nourishing. The interactive nature of hot pot allows diners to cook their chosen ingredients right at the table, creating a personalized and fun mealtime experience. Customize your dipping sauces with bold flavors like chili oil, sesame oil, or fermented tofu for an extra kick. This vegetarian hot pot is a wholesome, sensory feast that transforms simple ingredients into a shared, unforgettable dining adventure.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Vegetable broth
• 4 cups Water
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves (smashed)
• 3 inches Fresh ginger (sliced)
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 6 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 14 ounces Tofu (firm, cubed)
• 4 heads Baby bok choy (halved)
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 2 large Carrots (sliced thinly)
• 1 medium Daikon radish (sliced)
• 7 ounces Enoki mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Fermented tofu (optional, for dipping sauce)
• 8 ounces Rice or glass noodles (cooked)
• 1 cup Baby corn
• 1 cup Lotus root (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Chili oil (optional, for dipping sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil (optional, for dipping sauce)

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the vegetable broth base by combining vegetable broth, water, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, green onions, and dried shiitake mushrooms in a large pot or electric hot pot device.

Step 2

2. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 3

3. While the broth is simmering, prepare the vegetables and tofu by washing, slicing, and cutting them into bite-sized portions. Arrange the prepared ingredients on large serving platters if sharing with others.

Step 4

4. Add soy sauce to the simmering broth and adjust the seasoning to taste. Optionally, remove the ginger and garlic at this stage, or leave them in for a stronger flavor.

Step 5

5. Set up the hot pot at the table by placing the pot on a portable burner or electric hot pot device so everyone can cook their ingredients interactively.

Step 6

6. Begin by adding firmer vegetables such as carrots, daikon radish, and lotus root to the broth to cook for a few minutes.

Step 7

7. Allow diners to add their chosen ingredients gradually, cooking items like baby bok choy, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, baby corn, and tofu in the broth. They'll only take a few minutes to cook.

Step 8

8. Once items are cooked, serve them directly from the pot into individual bowls. Pair with noodles for a satisfying meal.

Step 9

9. Optionally, prepare a dipping sauce for added flavor using combinations of sesame oil, chili oil, soy sauce, and fermented tofu.

Step 10

10. Enjoy the broth at the end of the meal, now enriched with the flavor of all the cooked ingredients!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4910.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2657.1

Total Fat 95.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7475.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 354.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 82.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 143.1g	0%

Vitamin D 924IU	0%
Calcium 2447.3mg	0%
Iron 44.5mg	0%
Potassium 8307.4mg	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: 30.2%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 49.7%