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Delicious & Hearty Mushroom Hot Pot
I still remember my trip to Chongqing, where the aroma of fresh mushroom hotpot wafted through the streets, leaving me enchanted. Today, I want to take you on a journey to explore this authentic Chongqing delicacy, unlocking the wonderful blend of rich broth and fresh mushrooms. Come join me as we dive into the world of Chongqing fresh mushroom hotpot!
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
- ·1 (500g) pork bones
- ·150g oyster mushrooms
- ·200g fresh shiitake mushrooms
- ·150g enoki mushrooms
Seasonings
- ·30g rock sugar
- ·20g ginger
- ·20g dried chili peppers
- ·60g doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)
- ·5g Sichuan peppercorns
- ·3-5g salt
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Prepare the Ingredients:
Cut the pork bones into pieces. Tear the oyster mushrooms into small clusters, remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms and cut them into pieces, and trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms. Slice the ginger and cut the dried chili peppers into sections.
Step 2
Make the Pork Bone Broth:
Fill a pot with half water, add the pork bones, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to a low heat and simmer for five hours. Reserve the broth.
Step 3
Sauté the Hotpot Base:
In a pot, heat some oil, add the ginger slices, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns, and sauté until fragrant. Then add the doubanjiang and stir-fry until the oil turns red. Pour in the pork bone broth along with a little extra water.
Step 4
Season and Bring to a Boil:
Add two tablespoons of salt and a little rock sugar. Bring to a boil, then pour the mixture into the hotpot.
Step 5
Cook the Mushrooms:
Add the shiitake, oyster, and enoki mushrooms to the hotpot and cook for two minutes to allow them to fully absorb the broths flavor.
Step 6
Prepare Dipping Sauces:
Prepare dipping sauces according to your preferences, such as garlic paste and cilantro oil.
Step 7
Cook Other Ingredients:
Dip and cook any additional ingredients of your choice in the hotpot, and enjoy the experience!