Spicy Chinese Hotpot

1.Prepare all the ingredients by slicing the meats, tofu, and vegetables.

2.In a large pot, heat some oil and add the ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried red chilies. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

3.Add the sliced beef or lamb and chicken to the pot. Stir-fry until browned, about 3-5 minutes.

4.Pour in the chicken or beef broth, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to develop flavors.

5.Add the sliced tofu, mushrooms, carrots, and Napa cabbage to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

6.Throw in the snow peas, enoki mushrooms, and baby bok choy. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.

7.Stir in the instant noodles and cook according to package instructions.

8.Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.

9.Serve the hotpot in a large bowl, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro leaves.

10.Enjoy the spicy and aromatic flavors of this homemade Chinese hotpot!