Soulful Hot Pot

Ingredients

While the original Chinese hot pot typically features a variety of thinly sliced meats, seafood, and vegetables cooked in a savory broth, our Soulful Hot Pot incorporates elements of Southern cuisine. We infuse the broth with aromatic herbs and spices commonly found in Southern cooking, and we include ingredients like collard greens, black-eyed peas, and smoked sausage to add a soulful twist to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Hot Pot, so you can check it out.

• 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef or chicken 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef or chicken
• 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup (235ml) chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup (235ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (235ml) water 1 cup (235ml) water
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (235ml) diced tomatoes 1 cup (235ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (235ml) collard greens, chopped 1 cup (235ml) collard greens, chopped
• 1 cup (235ml) black-eyed peas, cooked 1 cup (235ml) black-eyed peas, cooked
• 1 cup (235ml) smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup (235ml) smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot sauce 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) paprika 1 teaspoon (5ml) paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 5g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
2. 2.
   Add the diced tomatoes, collard greens, black-eyed peas, and smoked sausage to the pot. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. 3.
   Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. 4.
   Add the thinly sliced beef or chicken to the pot and cook until cooked through.
5. 5.
   Finally, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
6. 6.
   Serve the Soulful Hot Pot in individual bowls, making sure to include a generous amount of the flavorful broth and a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables in each serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef or chicken — For tender meat, slice it thinly against the grain.
• Shrimp — Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. Cook them just until they turn pink and opaque.

Tips & Tricks

• Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences. You can add other vegetables like okra or bell peppers.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce according to your taste.
• Serve the Soulful Hot Pot with a side of cornbread or rice for a complete soul food experience.
• If you prefer a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the pot during the simmering process.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for another comforting meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Soulful Hot Pot piping hot in individual bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for a pop of color and freshness. Provide spoons and chopsticks for your guests to enjoy the different elements of the dish.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the thinly sliced beef or chicken, shrimp, and vegetables in an organized manner in each bowl. This will create an appetizing visual appeal and showcase the variety of ingredients in the Soulful Hot Pot.