Keto Traditional Chinese Hot Pot
Warm, comforting, and keto-friendly, this Traditional Chinese Hot Pot recipe offers a fun, interactive dining experience perfect for gatherings or hearty weeknight dinners. Featuring a rich and aromatic broth infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and sesame oil, this low-carb version of the classic hot pot is brimming with fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients like spiralized zucchini, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and spinach. Thinly sliced meats, shrimp, and optional tofu bring a layer of protein to the customizable feast, while garnishes like scallions and cilantro add a burst of fresh flavor. With cook-as-you-go simplicity, this recipe transforms the traditional communal hot pot into a keto-friendly masterpiece that’s satisfying, flavorful, and endlessly versatile. Perfect for anyone seeking healthy, low-carb Chinese cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Bone broth (chicken, beef, or pork, unsalted)
- 2 cups Water
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Chili paste (optional for spice)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 4 whole Baby bok choy, halved
- 2 cups Zucchini, spiralized (as a noodle substitute)
- 1 pound Thinly sliced beef, lamb, or pork
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Firm tofu, cubed (optional)
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoons Sliced scallions (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large, deep pot, combine the bone broth and water. Heat over medium-high heat until it begins to boil.
Add the minced garlic, sliced ginger, chili paste (if using), soy sauce or coconut aminos, fish sauce, and sesame oil to the broth. Stir and allow the flavors to meld by simmering the broth for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer the pot to the center of the dining table if you're using an electric hot pot or portable burner, or keep it on the stove for a traditional setup.
Arrange all the prepped vegetables, proteins, and spiralized zucchini in individual serving plates or bowls for easy access during cooking.
Encourage diners to cook their own ingredients in the hot broth by adding their selections (e.g., sliced meats, shrimp, vegetables, tofu, etc.) directly into the simmering broth. Cook proteins for 2-4 minutes, or until fully cooked, and vegetables for 1-3 minutes, depending on their thickness and preference.
Once the ingredients are cooked, retrieve them from the pot, optionally garnish with scallions or cilantro, and enjoy while hot.
Repeat this process until all the ingredients are consumed. The broth will continue to deepen in flavor with each round of cooking.
Optionally, serve the cooked spiralized zucchini toward the end as a keto-friendly noodle substitute to enjoy with the rich broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1864 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
