Create Your Own Hot Pot Base at Home

Ingredients

Spicy Spices:

• 10g star anise

• 10g cinnamon

• 10g cumin

• 8g Amomum villosum

• 8g kaempferol

• 5g bay leaves

• 5g grass fruit

• 5g white cardamom

• 5g angelica dahurica

• 7g dried ginger

• 6g woody scent

• 4g pepper

• 4g tangerine peel

• 3g cloves

• 5g licorice

• 3 red dates

• 10g wolfberry

• 5g Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum

• 1 bell pepper

• 2 tablespoons chili oil

Spicy Hot Pot Ingredients (Adjust to personal preference):

• 1 piece of duck blood

• 4 pieces of tofu

• 1 tripe

• Korean fish plate

• Snowflake cow/Plum blossom pig

• Water spinach

• Various mushrooms

Cooking Steps (1 hour):

1. Grind the spices into a powder and pack them into bags. Slice the tofu and duck blood, washing the duck blood after slicing.

2. Combine the spicy spices, stock, duck blood, tofu, and chili oil in a pot. Simmer for 40 minutes to create the spicy soup base.

3. Wash the hot pot ingredients and set aside.

4. Add the prepared hot pot ingredients to the pot, and it’s ready to serve!

Tips:

1. Fresh Spices: Use freshly ground spices for maximum flavor. This will enhance the overall taste of your spicy soup base!

2. Cut with Care: When slicing duck blood and tofu, ensure that your knife is sharp for clean cuts. This will make it easier to incorporate them into your dish.

3. Simmering Time: For a rich and flavorful soup base, allow it to simmer for a full 40 minutes. Patience will bring out the best in your spices!

4. Ingredient Prep: Wash your hot pot ingredients thoroughly before adding them to the pot. This not only ensures cleanliness but also freshness.

5. Adjust to Taste: Feel free to add more chili oil if you prefer a spicier kick! Customize the heat level to match your preferences.

6. Serve Immediately: Once everything is ready, serve your spicy soup base hot for the best flavor and experience! Enjoy your meal!