Whether you call it hot pot or steamboat, the Asian cooking method of simmering thinly sliced meat, seafood and a wide variety of vegetables in a pot of broth makes for a fun and delicious familial eating experience.
The literal hot pot of broth is placed in the center of the table, and everyone takes turns cooking their food in said broth, then dipping it in various sauces.
If you are a seasoned hot pot home cook, you probably have a dedicated hot pot pot and freestanding burner; if you dont, you’ve got the option to use your Instant Pot.
After all, the Instant Pot has a heating coil built right into the bottom, which you might activate with the Saute function.
Place the appliance in the middle of your table, add your hot pot broth, press the Saute button and then press the Adjust button until the display reads More.
Once the broth comes to a boil, adjust the heat down to Less to keep it at a simmer, then start swishing your meat, vegetables, noodles, tofu and fish cakes.
If you plan to make your own broth and dipping sauces, you have many cuisines and recipes to choose from, and I wont claim to be an expert in any of them.
It only recently occurred to me that I could use my Instant Pot to enjoy hot pot at home, a theory I confirmed with some paper-thin steak and chicken broth.
Now that I am aware I have this ability, Im looking forward to makingSichuan hot pot,Japanese shabu-shabuandCambodian ya-honto start.
you’ve got the option to buy thinly-slice meats ideal for hot pot preparation at your local Asian grocery store, or you’ve got the option to cut your own.
Pop it in the freezer for an hour to make it easier to slice, and ensure you use a super sharp knifethick, uneven slices wont hot pot as well.
