Singapore Steamboat, also known as Chinese hot pot, is a delightful communal dining experience that brings together a variety of fresh ingredients in a flavourful broth.
This traditional dish is a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations, where everyone gathers around a simmering pot of aromatic broth, cooking an assortment of meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles to their liking. The beauty of Singapore Steamboat lies in its simplicity and versatility, allowing each diner to create their own customized bowl of goodness.
In this recipe, a fragrant stock is infused with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves, creating a base that is both soothing and aromatic. Tender chicken, beef, mixed seafood, tofu, and an array of fresh vegetables are then cooked in the simmering broth, absorbing all the delicious flavours. Glass noodles and egg noodles add heartiness to the dish, making it a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoyed with a dipping sauce or simply on its own, Singapore Steamboat is sure to warm both the body and soul on any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 stalks lemongrass
- 2 teaspoons garlic (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (crushed)
- 1 kaffir lime leaf
- 4 dried chilies
- 2 chicken brest
- 200 gram beef (sliced)
- 8 cubes fried tofu
- 8 spring onions (cut into 2-inch lengths)
- 8 button mushrooms
- 8 small onions (peeled)
- 1 bunch Asian spinach
- 150 gram chinese cabbage
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 200 gram glass noodles
- 200 gram egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add salt, sugar, pepper, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, kaffir lime leaf, and dried chilies.
- Meanwhile, prepare all the ingredients. Slice the chicken, beef, seafood, tofu, vegetables, and noodles into bite-size pieces.
Serving
- Arrange all the prepared ingredients on a large serving platter or in separate bowls.
- Place the hot pot of stock in the center of the dining table and keep it simmering.
- Using chopsticks or a slotted spoon, cook the ingredients in small batches in the simmering broth.
- Each diner can cook their chosen ingredients in the broth until cooked through. Serve immediately with dipping sauces like soy sauce, chili sauce, and sesame oil.
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 2580 kcal / 10784 kJ
- Fat: 56 g
- Protein: 153 g
- Carbs: 280 g
