Chinese Food 
VEGAN HOT POT
Yes, there are a lot of ingredients in this vegan hot pot recipe, but that’s part of the fun. If you’re looking for an enjoyable, communal meal, this is the one for you. I say go all out with it: invite some friends over, spread the veggies out in little bowls like they do at hot pot restaurants, and concoct some dipping sauces. Pro tip: you can buy a quality hot pot - with a heating element - online for around fifty bucks (it makes a great birthday or holiday gift for your foodie friends, I’m just sayin).
Servings 6 people
Equipment
- Hot pot or large soup pot
- Strainer
- Soup ladle
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 block firm tofu cubed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup napa cabbage chopped
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup daikon radish sliced
- 1 cup enoki mushrooms trimmed
- 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
Instructions
- In a hot pot or large soup pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the firm tofu, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, carrots, daikon radish, and enoki mushrooms to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, and sriracha sauce (if using).
- Using a strainer, remove the solids from the hot pot and transfer them to a serving bowl.
- To the remaining broth, add the garlic mixture and stir to combine. If desired, add sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Ladle the broth into individual bowls and serve alongside the vegetable and tofu mixture.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
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