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Sichuan Red Oil Hot Pot
One time, I was drawn in by the aroma of a red oil hot pot from a small shop in the alleys of a mountain city. The spicy, fragrant flavors danced on my tongue, leaving a lasting impression. After I returned home, I kept experimenting and finally developed an amazing red oil hot pot recipe, which I'm excited to share with you today!
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
- ·300g Pork Ribs
- ·50g Pork Fat
- ·40g Soaked Shiitake Mushrooms
- ·50g Dried Chili Peppers
Seasonings
- ·20g Ginger
- ·50g Green Onions
- ·20g Garlic
- ·50g Doubanjiang (Broad Bean Paste)
- ·25ml Cooking Wine
- ·5g Salt
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the ginger, cut the green onions on a diagonal, slice the garlic, and cut the pork fat and pork ribs into chunks.
Step 2
Blanch the Pork Ribs: In a pot, add water and blanch the pork ribs to remove any blood. Once done, remove the ribs and rinse them clean, then bring them to a boil again.
Step 3
Make the Broth: In another pot, cook the pork ribs with cooking wine and salt. After 20 minutes, skim off any foam and add the soaked shiitake mushrooms.
Step 4
Sauté the Seasonings: In a separate pan, heat oil and fry the pork fat until it releases its fat. Add the ginger slices, followed by the mushrooms and doubanjiang, sautéing until fragrant.
Step 5
Combine to Make Red Oil: Bring the broth to a boil and add the broth made in step 3. Season with salt and mix in the sautéed ingredients.
Step 6
Enhance the Flavor: Add the remaining vegetables and garlic slices, allowing the broth to simmer until it develops a rich flavor.
Step 7
Serve: Pour the red oil hot pot broth into the hot pot, and get ready to enjoy a delicious hot pot experience!