火锅 (Huo Guo)

A communal hot pot filled with meat, vegetables, and broth.

Ingredients

• 300 grams beef slices
• 200 grams tofu
• 200 grams cabbage
• 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 slices ginger
• 4 cups chicken broth

Method

1. Prepare broth with Sichuan pepper, garlic, and ginger.
2. Arrange ingredients on platters.
3. Boil broth in hot pot set over a stove.
4. Add meat and vegetables to the simmering broth.

Chef's tips

• Ensure a variety of textures in ingredients.
• Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.