Heartwarming Beef and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot
Tender Beef and Refreshing Napa Cabbage Rolls in a Savory Hot Pot
Create a hearty and delicious Beef and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot with simple preparation. It offers a richness akin to premium shabu-shabu and a clean, delightful broth. This dish, made with care using napa cabbage, is perfect for special occasions. Follow these tips for making a flavorful broth and completing your delicious hot pot.
Main Ingredients
- 1 head Napa Cabbage (Alba variety)
- Beef (shabu-shabu style or thinly sliced) as needed
- 1 bunch Oyster Mushrooms
- 1 pack King Oyster Mushrooms (or Enoki Mushrooms)
- 1/2 Zucchini
- 1/2 Carrot
- 1/2 Onion
Broth Ingredients
- 2 Coin Stock Cubes
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or Anchovy Extract)
- 2 Coin Stock Cubes
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or Anchovy Extract)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
For easier cooking, choose Alba Napa cabbage with large, fresh leaves. Bigger leaves are better for holding the filling.
Step 2
We’ll primarily use the leafy parts of the cabbage. Since we’ll be rolling vegetables inside, trim off the tough white core or slice it thinly.
Step 3
Blanch the prepared cabbage leaves in boiling water. Don’t discard the blanching water – it’s perfect for making a delicious broth! After blanching, rinse the cabbage in cold water to cool it down, then gently squeeze out any excess water.
Step 4
This hot pot is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Thinly julienne any vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Feel free to add ingredients like fish cakes, imitation crab sticks, chives, or Korean parsley.
Step 5
Prepare ingredients that will add depth and flavor to the broth. Cut them into moderate pieces so their flavor can infuse well into the liquid, rather than chopping them too finely.
Step 6
Let’s make a flavorful broth now. In a pot, add water, 2 coin stock cubes, and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. If you don’t have fish sauce, soy sauce or another fish extract can be used as a substitute.
Step 7
Place the beef and julienned vegetables onto the squeezed cabbage leaves and roll them up neatly.
Step 8
When rolling the cabbage, make sure to roll them snugly and tightly so the filling doesn’t escape. This keeps the rolls intact and looking beautiful while cooking.
Step 9
Avoid overstuffing the cabbage rolls. Too much filling can cause the cabbage to break or lose its shape, so use a moderate amount for neat rolls.
Step 10
If your beautifully rolled cabbage rolls seem a bit too large, cut them in half and arrange them attractively in the hot pot. Cutting them into bite-sized pieces makes them easier to enjoy.
Step 11
The exposed cross-section allows you to see the ingredients inside, adding a fun element of choosing what to eat!
Step 12
If you have any leftover cut vegetables, layer them at the bottom of the hot pot. This way, they absorb the broth and become even more delicious.
Step 13
A pot that is not too large but has a good depth is ideal for this hot pot. A pot that’s too wide can make it difficult to arrange the ingredients attractively and fill it up nicely.
Step 14
For a spicy kick, add chopped chili peppers. If you prefer a refreshing taste, add plenty of green onions. You can also add mushrooms or other vegetables according to your preference.
Step 15
Carefully pour the prepared broth into the hot pot, ensuring it covers the ingredients.
Step 16
Once the hot pot begins to boil, skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Removing the foam will result in a clearer and cleaner-tasting broth.
Step 17
Your delicious and visually appealing Beef and Napa Cabbage Hot Pot is now complete!
Step 18
It’s especially delicious when dipped in a sweet and tangy sauce, similar to those served at Korean BBQ restaurants. Choose a sauce that suits your taste.
Step 19
Enjoying it with the warm broth is also incredibly tasty. It makes for a satisfying and hearty meal.
Step 20
The beautiful presentation, full of care and effort, makes this dish taste even better.
Step 21
With its clean yet deep flavor, this hot pot is truly irresistible and will have you coming back for more. Enjoy your meal!
