ramyaramesh3007This viral mini microwaveable hotpot is quick to make & packed with vegetables, protein and sauce to make for the most convenient and delicious meal!
This comforting viral 5-minute Microwaveable Hotpot has become increasingly popular due to its convenience with minimal prep and cooking time. When prepped and ready to go, all you have to do is microwave this for 5 minutes and you have your own mini hotpot for a quick lunch or dinner.
This “instant” version of the traditionally labor-intensive dish is just much easier for busy people like me or beginners to cooking.
Ingredients You Need
This hotpot is also incredibly versatile, you can add ingredients that take a shorter time to cook like…
- leafy greens – spinach, kale, cabbage, lettuce, kai lan, chye sim, bok choy and more…
- water-based vegetables – zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, bittergourd
- protein – silken tofu, firm tofu, tempeh, seitan, plant-based meat substitutes, beancurd skin, edamame
- noodles that only require soaking – rice vermicelli
- herbs and aromatics – cilantro, thai basil, mint, scallions, chilies
- sauces – chili oil, peanut dipping sauce
- rice – the perfect accompaniment to a hot soup!
- seasonings – light soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, mushroom seasoning
Gluten free substitutions: Substitute soy sauce to gluten free soy sauce / tamari / coconut aminos. Use rice-based gluten free noodles if using. Ensure mushroom seasoning is gluten free.
Allium free substitutions: Use allium free chili oil.
5-Minute Microwaveable Hotpot
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup beansprouts
- 3-4 small bok choy
- 3-4 king oyster mushrooms
- 2 scallions
- thinly sliced tofu
- 1 tbsp tsuyu or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp mushroom seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili crisp
- 1/2 cup water
- 2-3 napa cabbage leaves
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame paste or unsweetened smooth peanut butter
- 2 tsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp scallions
- broth to loosen the sauce
Instructions
- Slice your ingredients thinly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly in the hotpot – especially tofu and king oyster mushrooms.
- Layer your bowl with beansprouts, bok choy, king oyster mushrooms, scallions and sliced tofu.
- Add tsuyu / soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, mushroom seasoning, chili crisp and water. Cover with napa cabbage leaves.
- Microwave for 5 minutes. Cut the cabbage and mix into the soup.
- Serve hotpot with rice and creamy dipping sauce. Enjoy!