Classic Hot Pot Broth

Dive into the heartwarming flavors of a "Classic Hot Pot Broth," the ultimate base for your communal dining experience. This recipe combines the rich depth of chicken bones with aromatic ingredients like sliced ginger, smashed garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms, simmered to perfection for over two hours. Infused with the bold complexity of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, star anise, and a hint of Sichuan peppercorns, this broth strikes the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and umami. Ideal for cozy gatherings, this hot pot broth is perfectly seasoned, customizable, and ready to complement your favorite meats, seafood, and vegetables. Bring the comforting and authentic taste of Asian hot pot to your table with this classic recipe—simple to prepare yet irresistibly flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:165 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2 pounds chicken bones
• 3 ounces ginger, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 4 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper, ground

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by blanching the chicken bones to remove impurities. Place the chicken bones in a large pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones under cold water.

Step 2

2. In a large stockpot, add the 8 cups of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

3. Add the blanched chicken bones, sliced ginger, smashed garlic cloves, green onions, and dried shiitake mushrooms to the pot.

Step 4

4. Stir in the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and white pepper.

Step 5

5. Bring the broth to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for at least 2 to 2.5 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop, occasionally skimming off any foam or impurities that surface.

Step 6

6. After simmering, strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.

Step 7

7. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or soy sauce if desired. The broth is now ready to use as a base for hot pot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3472.5 grams (3472.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	478

Total Fat 4.20g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.80g	4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3706mg	161%
Total Carbohydrate 105.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 27.60g	99%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 21.20g	42%

Vitamin D 616IU	3080%
Calcium 541mg	42%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 2437mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.9%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 77.5%