Low Fat Classic Hot Pot Broth
Warm your senses with this "Low Fat Classic Hot Pot Broth," a light yet deeply flavorful base for your next communal dining experience. Crafted with low-sodium chicken broth and infused with the earthy richness of dried shiitake mushrooms, the tang of soy sauce, and the aromatic warmth of star anise and cinnamon, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between hearty and healthy. Enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and a dash of white pepper, this broth delivers a warm, savory essence in just 30 minutes of simmering. It's the ultimate guilt-free hot pot foundation, pairing beautifully with meats, vegetables, and noodles for a comforting meal for six. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying an intimate family gathering, this low-fat, low-sodium hot pot broth is a deliciously wholesome option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 slices ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks scallions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
Instructions
Begin by cleaning the dried shiitake mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Set them aside.
In a large pot, combine 8 cups of low sodium chicken broth with 2 cups of water.
Add the dried shiitake mushrooms to the pot along with 2 slices of ginger and 3 cloves of garlic, lightly crushed to release their flavors.
Trim and roughly chop 2 stalks of scallions, then add them to the pot.
Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar for a subtle tang.
Season the broth with 0.5 teaspoon of white pepper and 1 teaspoon of sea salt, adjusting to your taste preference.
Add 1 whole star anise and 1 cinnamon stick to imbue the broth with a warm, fragrant aroma.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
After simmering, remove the shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick with a slotted spoon.
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving. Enjoy this broth as the perfect base for your hot pot meal, complementing a variety of meats, vegetables, and noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8016 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 23.1 mcg | 116% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2977 mg | 63% | |
*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.
