A light and flavorful vegan hot pot perfect for a cozy dinner. Filled with a variety of mushrooms and vegetables in a delicate broth, served with a simple yet satisfying sesame oil dipping sauce.
**Prepare the Broth:** If using Kombu and dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in 6 cups of water for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge). Remove the Kombu before boiling. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice wine to the broth and bring to a simmer.
**Prepare the Dipping Sauce:** In small bowls, combine sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
**Arrange the Ingredients:** Arrange the Napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, tofu, spinach, carrots, green onions, and soaked glass noodles on a platter or in bowls. It's nice to arrange them visually.
**Cook the Hot Pot:** Place the pot of broth on a portable burner or induction cooktop in the center of the table. Bring the broth to a simmer.
**Cooking and Serving:** Add the prepared ingredients to the simmering broth, a little at a time, allowing each to cook through before adding more. Once cooked, dip the ingredients into the sesame oil dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.
Continue adding and cooking ingredients as you eat, replenishing the broth as needed with more water if it reduces too much.
Nutrition per serving (550g)
Feel free to customize the vegetables and mushrooms based on your preference and what's available.
For a spicier broth, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a spoonful of gochujang (Korean chili paste).
Don't overcrowd the pot; cook the ingredients in batches to maintain the broth temperature and ensure even cooking.
Leftover broth can be used as a base for soups or stews.
Consider adding other vegan protein sources like seitan or vegan meatballs.
Make sure everyone has their own bowl and chopsticks (or other preferred eating utensil).
Portable burner or induction cooktop
Large pot or hot pot
Small bowls for dipping sauce
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.