World Flavors Cookbook

Sichuan Hot Pot

A communal dining experience where ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of spicy tallow broth.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• Broth: Beef tallow, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, various spices
• Dipping: Sesame oil, garlic, cilantro
• Ingredients: Thinly sliced beef, tripe, tofu, mushrooms, leafy greens

Instructions

1. Prepare the complex spicy broth base in a large pot.
2. Diners cook raw ingredients in the simmering broth at the table.
3. Serve with a dipping sauce of sesame oil and minced garlic to mellow the heat.