How to Build the Perfect Hot Pot Spread

You enter Wong's Late Night Hot Pot and you're overwhelmed by the sheer amount of ingredients and dipping sauces to choose from.

Don't panic, we get it. Whether you're a first timer or hot pot aficionado, it's hard not to get carried away with all the delicious options available. In this article we'll break down all the delicious hot pot ingredients on offer and how to build your perfect spread.

From meat-lovers, to pescatarians, to the veggie obsessed there's the ideal hot pot line-up for everyone. We'll detail it all for you so you know exactly what to order next time you sit down at Wong's Late Night Hot Pot.

Classic Chongqing Hot Pot Ingredients

Protein

The best part of hot pot for most is the delicious meats on offer. Thinly sliced pieces of meat are dunked into the delicious, bubbling broth and cooked exactly to your liking. Classic hot pot proteins include:

• Beef Tripe
• Prime Marinated Beef Slices
• Prawn Mash
• Marinated OX Tongue
• Fish Mash
• Tofu

Starches

The next part to building your perfect hot pot flavour line up is the starches. Carbs and starch are not only delicious but also add flavour to the hot pot while cooking. Must-have hot pot starches are:

• Vermicelli
• Potatoes
• Rice

Vegetables

The star of the show for vegetarians and vegans; the vegetables! If you're making hot pot at home there really is no limit to the vegetables that you put in. Most vegetables make a delicious addition to a hot pot line up, but common ones include:

• Enoki mushrooms
• Bok choy
• Bamboo shoots
• White Radish

Dipping Sauces

Unlike many hot pot regions, Chongqing hot pot focuses heavily on building your own dipping sauce!

You can use sesame paste to form the base, adding richness and nuttiness. Soy sauce provides salty depth, while chilli oil brings the heat.

From there, it's all about customisation. You might add fermented black bean curd for a funky savouriness, chopped peanuts for a textural crunch, or fragrant sesame oil for an extra layer of aroma.

Garlic, green onions, and coriander are also common additions, allowing you to tailor your dipping sauce to perfectly complement the fiery broth and an array of ingredients.

Building Your Perfect Hot Pot Spread

Now that we've got the basic ingredients down, here are some suggestions to build your perfect hot pot.

Meat Lover Hot Pot Spread

This hot pot spread is designed to satisfy the carnivore in everyone!

Signature Sichuan Spicy Soup Base

Our delicious Sichuan spicy base compliments our selection of fresh meats perfectly. While your delicious meats cook they add another layer of flavour to the delicious broth. It'll leave you wanting to lick your plate clean!

Meats

Go wild and try a whole variety of the meats we have on offer, from beef to pork to fish. Take your taste buds on a journey with our thinly sliced and mashed meats. Choose:

• Signature Beef Tripe
• Marinated OX Tongue with Rattan Pepper
• Beef Slices with Asparagus
• Prime Marinated Beef Slices
• Prawn Mash

Vegetables & Starch

How about some delicious vegetables and starches to balance out all that meat? Grab some:

• Enoki Mushrooms
• Noodles
• Baby Bok Choy
• Tong Ho
• Corn on the Cob (cut into small pieces)

Dipping Sauces

Finally, grab yourself one of the follow delicious sauces:

• Sesame Sauce: A classic hot pot sauce made with tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, and chilli oil.
• Garlic Chilli Oil Sauce: A simple but flavourful dipping sauce made with chilli oil, garlic, and soy sauce.

Pescatarian Hot Pot Spread

This hot pot spread is perfect for any fish lover or pescatarian!

Broth

Pick either of our delicious broths, both compliment seafood very well.

• Signature Sichuan Spicy Soup Base
• Signature Two Flavour Soup Base

Protein

We have a wide range of fish to add to your hot pot experience. For your pescatarian experience we'd recommend:

• Prawn Mash
• Fish Mash with Fish Roe

Both add a fun and delicious texture to your hot pot experience.

Vegetables & Starch

Add some fresh veggies and starch to compliment your fishy hot pot experience, including:

• Enoki Mushrooms
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Baby Corn
• Bok Choy
• Fresh Tofu
• Seaweed Noodles

Dipping Sauces

• Sweet Chilli Sauce: A simple and tangy sauce for a touch of sweetness.
• Sesame Sauce: A classic hot pot sauce made with tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, and chilli oil.
• Garlic Chilli Oil Sauce: A simple but flavourful dipping sauce made with chilli oil, garlic, and soy sauce.

Vegetable Lover Hot Pot Spread

Looking for the best spread of fresh vegetables for your hot pot dining experience? Look no further than our vegetable lover hot pot spread.

Protein

A classic for vegetarians and vegans alike; TOFU!

• Tofu
  • Fresh Tofu
  • Frozen Tofu
  • Fried Bean Curd

Vegetables & Starch

• Mushrooms: Enoki, shiitake, oyster - the possibilities are endless!
• Leafy greens: Bok choy, Tong Ho, peasprouts
• Root vegetables: Lotus root (sliced thinly), white radish (sliced or julienned), potatoes (sliced).
• Potato wide noodles
• Noodles

Dipping Sauces

• Sesame Paste Sauce: A classic hot pot sauce made with tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and fermented bean curd sauce.
• Peanut Sauce: A creamy and nutty sauce made with peanut, soy sauce, rice vinegar, a touch of sugar, and a splash of sesame oil.
• Sichuan-Style Sesame Oil Dipping Sauce: A rich and flavorful sauce made with sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, coriander, and sesame seeds.

It's Time for Hot Pot!

So, the next time you find yourself overwhelmed by the huge array of choices at Wong's Late Night Hot Pot, don't fret!

This guide has equipped you with the knowledge to craft your perfect hot pot spread, whether you crave meaty indulgence, pescatarian delights, or a vegetarian spread. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to experience the joy of hot pot!

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