Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot

Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot is a popular Chinese dish that is perfect for cold weather. This dish is a combination of spicy and savory flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the broth:

- 2 lbs beef bones
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 ginger, sliced
- 1 garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp chili bean paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 10 cups water

For the hot pot:

- 1 lb thinly sliced beef
- 1 lb sliced lamb
- 1 lb sliced pork
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 lb tofu
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 1 lb Napa cabbage
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
To make the broth, preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the beef bones for 30 minutes until browned. In a large pot, add the roasted beef bones, onion, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, chili bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 2 hours.
To prepare the hot pot, arrange the sliced meats, shrimp, tofu, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage on a platter. In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Place the hot pot on a portable stove and add the ingredients to the pot as desired. Cook the ingredients in the broth until they are cooked through.
Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve hot.
Spicy Sichuan Hot Pot is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. The broth is rich and flavorful, with a spicy kick from the chili bean paste and Sichuan peppercorns. The meats and vegetables are tender and absorb the flavors of the broth. This dish is perfect for cold weather and will warm you up from the inside out.
Type of dish: Hot Pot
Main ingredients: Beef, Lamb, Pork