Sugar-Free Classic Hot Pot Broth
Warm up your soul with this *Sugar-Free Classic Hot Pot Broth*, a wholesome and aromatic base perfect for your next hot pot gathering. This guilt-free version of the traditional broth skips the sugar while delivering deep, rich flavors from simmered chicken bones, ginger, garlic, and fragrant star anise. Infused with white peppercorns and balanced with a splash of soy sauce, this broth is a low-carb, savory foundation that brings out the best in your choice of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Whether you're hosting a healthy, homemade hot pot feast or simply craving warm comfort food, this sugar-free broth promises all the flavor with none of the guilt. Ready in just over two hours, it’s the perfect start to an unforgettable communal dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken bones
- 50 grams Ginger
- 2 stalks Spring onions
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon White peppercorns
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 2 liters Water
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the chicken bones thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities and blood.
Peel the ginger and slice it into thin pieces. Cut the spring onions into halves. Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife.
In a large pot, add the chicken bones and enough water to cover them. Bring to a quick boil over high heat and let it boil for 5 minutes. Skim any scum that rises to the surface with a spoon.
Drain the bones and rinse them under cold water to ensure all impurities are removed.
In the same pot, return the cleaned bones and add the 2 liters of water. Add the sliced ginger, spring onions, crushed garlic, white peppercorns, and star anise.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 90 minutes.
After 90 minutes, add the salt and soy sauce. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Continue simmering for another 30 minutes to infuse all flavors together.
Strain the broth using a fine mesh sieve to remove solid ingredients and impurities, leaving you with a clear broth.
Your sugar-free classic hot pot broth is now ready to serve. Use it as a base for your hot pot meal, adding your choice of meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5951 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
