Hot Pot – Kikkoman Home Cooks

Introduction

Hot Pot is the ultimate communal meal—a bubbling, savory broth at the table, surrounded by a dazzling spread of fresh meats, seafood, crisp vegetables, and noodles. This interactive feast is all about sharing and customizing each bite, making it a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings and friendly get-togethers. With Kikkoman sauces and broths, it’s never been easier to bring restaurant-quality hot pot flavors to your own kitchen.

Why Hot Pot is a Must Try for Home Cooks

Hot Pot isn’t just delicious, it’s also one of the simplest and most versatile meal options you can prepare. With minimal prep, you can satisfy everyone’s tastes—vegetarian, meat lover, or noodle enthusiast—by letting each guest cook their own selections in a simmering pot of broth. Using Kikkoman Home Cooks products ensures your broth is flavorful, authentic, and effortless to make.

Choosing and Preparing the Perfect Hot Pot Broth

Broth is the soul of any Hot Pot, and with Kikkoman’s variety of soup bases—from classic soy sauce to spicy miso—it’s easy to create the exact flavor experience you want. Simply combine Kikkoman soup base with water and a few aromatics like garlic, ginger, or scallions, then bring it to a simmer. Divide your pot and try both mild and spicy broths for a truly customizable dinner.

Customizing Your Hot Pot Feast

Hot Pot shines in its adaptability. Lay out sliced meats, tofu, leafy greens, mushrooms, corn, and rice noodles—whatever your favorites are. Arrange everything on platters with dipping sauces built on Kikkoman Soy Sauce or Ponzu for that extra burst of umami. As the night goes on, toss ingredients into the bubbling broth and enjoy fresh, piping-hot bites, straight from the table.

Serving and Enjoying Home Cooked Hot Pot

Serve your finished hot pot with a side of steamed rice and a selection of Kikkoman-based dipping sauces—ginger soy for zing, or sesame ponzu for creamy richness. End the meal with a glass of iced tea or a light dessert to balance out the savory flavors.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes a hearty meal for 4 to 6 people. A typical serving (including a mix of protein, vegetables, and noodles) contains about 350–450 calories, depending on your ingredient choices. Hot Pot is naturally low in fat and rich in nutrients, making it as wholesome as it is satisfying.

Hot Pot – The Ultimate Crowd Pleaser

Nothing beats the joy of gathering around a simmering pot with loved ones, customizing every bowlful. With Kikkoman Home Cooks broths and sauces, you’ll achieve rich, restaurant-style flavors right at home, ensuring your hot pot nights are always memorable.

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Instructions

1. In a large hot pot or Dutch oven, combine the Kikkoman Soup Base, water, garlic, ginger, and scallions. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. While the broth is heating, arrange meat, tofu, seafood, vegetables, and noodles on large platters for easy access around the table.
3. Once the broth is simmering, transfer the pot to your table (using a portable burner if needed). Let everyone add their chosen ingredients to the bubbling broth, cooking thin slices of meat for 1–2 minutes, vegetables for 2–3 minutes, and noodles just until heated through.
4. Using chopsticks or slotted spoons, scoop out cooked ingredients into individual bowls. Dip into Kikkoman Soy Sauce or Ponzu as desired, and enjoy!
5. Replenish the broth and ingredients as needed, keeping the flavorful dinner going as long as you wish.

Weekly Meal Planning

Hot Pot is perfect for weekly meal prep—simply customize your ingredient list based on what you have or need to use up! Save and schedule this recipe to build a complete meal plan, and let CookifyAI consolidate ingredients across all your selected recipes into one efficient shopping list.

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Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes