Today's Recipe: Chinese Hot Pot at Home

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As the weather gets colder, nothing beats a steaming hot pot meal to warm you up. If you’re in Ireland, the prices at hot pot restaurants might shock you. So why not make it at home? It’s easy, fun, and budget-friendly! Here’s how you can enjoy a delicious hot pot without leaving your house.

Ingredients:

1 Meats:

• Beef slices: Bought from PandaFresh at €4.60 per box, with a second box for only €1.15.

• Luncheon meat: From the local Chinese supermarket.

• Shrimp: Picked up from Dunnes or Lidl.

• Crab sticks: The €1.15 crab sticks from Lidl are a must-buy every time.

2 Vegetables (easily found at Asian markets):

• Potatoes

• Tomatoes

• Longkou vermicelli: From the Chinese supermarket.

• Tofu: From the Chinese supermarket.

• Cucumbers

• Lettuce

• Broccoli

• Cheese rice cakes: From the Chinese supermarket.

• Dumplings: From the Chinese supermarket.

Hot Pot Base:

• Chongqing Little Swan Hot Pot base: Available at Chinese supermarkets. There’s nothing like tasting the flavors of home when you’re far away.

Dipping Sauce:

• A mix of garlic paste, Tesco sesame oil, and oyster sauce.

There’s something so satisfying about recreating your favorite meals from home in a foreign land. Give this hot pot a try and bring a little piece of China to your dinner table!

Enjoy your meal!