Simplified Malatang Recipe: Easy Soup Base Preparation

Creating a delicious Malatang soup base can be straightforward with the right steps and ingredients. Here’s a guide to making this flavorful Chinese hot pot at home.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

Dried Spices:

• Star anise (2 pieces)

• Red peppercorn (5g)

• Green peppercorn (3g)

• Black pepper seeds (5g)

• White pepper seeds (5g)

• Dried chili pepper (30g)

• Clove (2 pieces)

• Cardamom (4 pieces)

• Nutmeg (5g)

• Cinnamon (5g)

• Bay Leaves (3g)

Basic Spices:

• Fresh ginger (10g)

• Fresh garlic (20g)

• Fresh onion (20g)

• Fresh green onion (15g)

• Fresh cilantro (10g)

Others:

• Pork bone broth or chicken broth (1500ml)

• Water (500ml)

• S.J. Chili Bean Sauce (200g)

• S.J. Red Chili Oil (100ml)

• OX-oil (50ml)

Step 2: Prepare the Dried Spices

Stir-fry the dried spices (red and green peppercorns, star anise, black and white pepper seeds, and dried chili pepper) without oil until aromatic. Place all dried spices in a stew bag.

Note: Adjust the amount of dried chili peppers, black and white pepper, cloves, and star anise for milder flavors. Cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg can be skipped if desired.

Step 3: Stir-fry Basic Spices

In a soup pot, heat S.J. Red Chili Oil and OX-oil. Add ginger, garlic, onion, green onion, and cilantro, stirring on low heat until fragrant.

Step 4: Incorporate Chili Bean Sauce

Add S.J. Chili Bean Sauce and stir-fry for a few seconds to enhance the aroma.

Step 5: Boil the Broth

Pour in water and pork bone broth or chicken broth. Add the stew bag and boil for at least 30 minutes. Reduce to low heat once boiling.

Step 6: Season to Taste

Add salt and sugar to achieve desired flavor.

Step 7: Cook Main Ingredients

Add meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles to the spicy soup base and cook until done.

Step 8: Serve

Place cooked ingredients in a bowl and top with additional chopped garlic, green onion, or cilantro as desired. Enjoy!

Quick Tip

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