SICHUAN BROTH
Ingredients
2 tbsp
olive oil
8 cups
beef/chicken/vegetable stock
4
cloves garlic
3
slices ginger
1
onion thinly sliced
¼ cup
Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
4
bay leaves
1
star anise
2 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
dried chili peppers flakes
Handful
of whole dried chili peppers
1–2 tsp
cayenne powder (optional)
In a large 6- quart stockpot
For the broth, heat vegetable oil in 6-quart
stockpot over medium-high heat. Add
garlic, ginger, onion and sauté for 1-2
minutes. Add in the chosen stock (beef/
chicken/vegetable), stir to combine. Add
the Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry),
bay leaves and the whole star anise.
Continue cooking until the broth nearly
reaches a simmer. Add in soy sauce and
3 tablespoons of dried chili pepper flakes,
handful of whole dried chili peppers and
whisk. Taste; you can add more dried chili
or cayenne powder if you'd desired. Before
serving remove the spices, garlic and slices
ginger.
Using dual-sided electric hot pot
To serve; pour 3 cups (750ml) of broth
into one half of dual-sided hot pot. Allow
guests to cook in broth about 2 to 3
minutes or until desired doneness.
NOTE: do not overfill
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