Chinese Lamb Hot Pot
A communal simmering broth loaded with tender lamb, mushrooms, and leafy greens. Build your own bowls by adding ingredients to the hot broth and dipping in sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, sliced 1/8-inch thin
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 tbsp ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch coins
- 4 whole scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cups napa cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, halved
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Arrange lamb slices on a plate so each piece separates easily.
- 2
Arrange mushrooms, cabbage, scallions, and ginger on separate plates.
- 3
Pour broth into a hot pot or large pot set over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add Shaoxing wine, ginger coins, and scallions. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer.
- 6
Add mushrooms and cabbage to the broth. Simmer 3 minutes until softened.
- 7
Pour sesame oil into a small dipping bowl. Set out individual bowls for guests.
- 8
Place lamb plate at the table. Guests add slices to the simmering broth, cook 10-15 seconds until edges turn gray, then dip in sesame oil.
Tools you’ll need
- large hot pot or heavy soup pot (6-quart)
- tongs
- slotted spoon
- small dipping bowls
- serving plates
- sharp knife and cutting board
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