Mini Hot Pot Bowls (Printer View)

Individual hot pots filled with flavorful broth, noodles, and a variety of proteins and vegetables to customize.

# What you'll need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon miso paste
04 - 2 garlic cloves, sliced
05 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Proteins

07 - 5.3 ounces thinly sliced beef sirloin
08 - 5.3 ounces boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
09 - 5.3 ounces firm tofu, cubed
10 - 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

11 - 7 ounces udon or rice noodles, cooked and drained

→ Vegetables and Add-ins

12 - 1 cup baby bok choy, halved
13 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
14 - 1 cup napa cabbage, chopped
15 - 0.5 cup sliced carrots
16 - 0.5 cup corn kernels
17 - 2 scallions, sliced

→ Dipping Sauces and Garnishes

18 - Soy sauce
19 - Chili oil
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - In a large pot, combine broth, soy sauce, miso paste, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes to infuse flavors, then strain out solids if desired.
02 - Divide cooked noodles evenly among four individual heatproof bowls or mini hot pots.
03 - Arrange prepared proteins and vegetables on separate platters for easy guest access at the table.
04 - Pour hot broth over the noodles in each bowl, filling approximately two-thirds full. Place each bowl on a portable burner at the table.
05 - Allow guests to add their choice of proteins and vegetables to their bowls, cooking them in the simmering broth to desired doneness. Beef and shrimp cook in 1 to 2 minutes, chicken in 2 to 4 minutes, and tofu and vegetables as preferred.
06 - Serve with dipping sauces and garnishes on the side for customization.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to customize their own bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous ones are equally happy at the same table.
  • The whole thing comes together in 40 minutes, but it feels way more impressive than the effort you actually put in.
  • There's an interactive, playful energy that turns a meal into a shared experience people actually remember.
02 -
  • Thinly slice your proteins ahead of time, and I mean truly thin—like you're slicing against the grain for beef, and thin enough to see light through chicken—because anything thicker will cook unevenly and confuse your guests about doneness.
  • Keep the broth at a bare simmer, not a rolling boil, or vegetables will break down, proteins will cook too fast, and everyone's experience will feel rushed instead of luxurious.
03 -
  • Toast sesame seeds yourself in a dry pan for 2 minutes instead of buying pre-toasted—the aroma when they're fresh is incomparable, and people will taste the difference in that final bite.
  • If your broth starts to taste diluted as the meal goes on, have a small pot of extra broth warming nearby so you can top bowls up without anyone's experience getting weaker.
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