Plain Hotpot Broth (Sichuan) — Bai Tang Lu

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3

Plain Hotpot Broth (Sichuan) -- Bai Tang Lu

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons shaoxing wine ( substitute -- medium dry sherry )
	3 quarts low sodium chicken broth
	1/2 teaspoon salt ( really , to taste )
	1 tomatoes , ripe , halved
	2 scallions , white part only , cut into 2-3 sections

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Bai Tang Lu is a plain hotpot broth popular in the Sichuan province of China. This light and clear broth is meant to highlight the quality of the ingredients used in hotpot, making it the perfect dipping sauce for a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and noodles. As a standalone soup, it is quite mild and may need additional seasoning or ingredients to make it more interesting. It is low in calories, making it a healthy option for anyone watching their weight or looking for a lighter meal. The tomatoes and scallions add just a touch of sweetness and freshness to the broth, while the shaoxing wine gives it a subtle complexity. Try it as a soup or use it as a dipping sauce for your next hotpot meal!

Instructions

1.	In a pot, heat the shaoxing wine over medium-high heat until sizzling.
2.	Add the chicken broth and salt, and bring to a boil.
3.	Add the tomatoes and scallions, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4.	Strain the broth, discarding the solids.
5.	Serve hot as a dipping sauce for hotpot or as a soup.

PROS

This hotpot broth is light, clean, and flavorful, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine through.

It is low in calories, making it a healthy option for those watching their weight.

CONS

This broth is quite plain on its own, and may need additional seasoning or ingredients to make it more interesting.

Some may find it too mild or lacking in depth of flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This broth is low in calories and sodium, making it a healthy option for those looking to eat lighter or manage their blood pressure.
The tomatoes provide vitamin C and lycopene, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.