| As much as you love your fondue pot, you cant | | | | 8 Bok Choy leaves (cut into strips) |
| dunk bread cubes into hot melted cheese every | | | | 2 ounce Spinach leaves (cut into strips) |
| night. On those nights when you need a break from | | | | 1 8 ounce Can Bamboo Shoots (drained) |
| cheese fondue, why not use the fondue pot for | | | | 2 Green Onions (chopped) |
| something else. Mongolian Hot Pot is a great meal | | | | 1 cup Broccoli Florets |
| that can be cooked in an electric fondue pot. | | | | 4 ounce Egg Noodles (cooked) |
| It is said that Mongolian Hot Pot was originated by | | | | Meat Platter |
| the ancient Mongols who would cook their food in | | | | 1 pound Beef Tenderloin (sliced into thin strips) |
| boiling water. They would season the water with the | | | | Arrange vegetable platter before guests arrive |
| dry spices that they carried along with them on their | | | | Bring Beef Broth to a boil |
| many journeys and battles. Those Mongols probably | | | | Add Green Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Cilantro, Ginger |
| would not recognize this Mongolian Hot Pot recipe but | | | | and Soy Sauce Simmer for 15 minutes |
| it's easy to make and delicious. | | | | Spear beef strips with fondue forks and cook in |
| To make Mongolian Hot Pot you'll need a to fill your | | | | broth for 3-5 minutes |
| fondue pot with broth. Usually beef broth is used but | | | | Spear vegetable strips and cook until tender |
| you can substitute chicken or other broths for | | | | Dip cooked beef and vegetables into desired sauces |
| variety. Using your fondue forks you skewer meats | | | | When all the meat has been eaten: |
| and vegetables and cook them right at the table. Like | | | | Add cooked Egg Noodles to broth |
| fondue, this is a great meal for small dinner parties. All | | | | Add remaining vegetables to broth |
| the of preparations such as cleaning and cutting the | | | | Simmer for about 5 minutes |
| vegetables and meat into bite sized pieces, can be | | | | Serve portion to each guest in a bowl |
| done before hand. | | | | Dipping Sauce Recipes |
| You'll need at least three dipping sauces to offer | | | | Sesame Sauce |
| your guests some variety. Any less than that will | | | | 2 tablespoons White Sesame Seeds |
| become monotonous. | | | | 1/3 cup Soy Sauce |
| The vegetables and meat add flavor the broth while | | | | 2 tablespoons Green Onion (chopped) |
| cooking in it. At the end of your meal you can add | | | | 1 tablespoon Cider Vinegar |
| noodles or rice and serve it to your guests in a bowl. | | | | 2 teaspoons Ginger (finely chopped) |
| This after dinner soup is a special treat that your | | | | 1 teaspoon Water |
| guests will remember and look forward to at future | | | | Brown Sesame Seeds in frying pan or skillet |
| dinner parties. | | | | Chop Browned Seeds and a few drops of soy in |
| Mongolian Hot Pot Recipe | | | | food processor on high |
| Broth: | | | | Add rest of the ingredients and mix |
| 5 cups Beef Broth | | | | Soy Wasabi Sauce |
| 2 Green Onions (chopped) | | | | 2 ounce Soy Sauce |
| 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) | | | | 2 tablespoons Wasabi |
| About 5 Shiitake Mushrooms (chopped) | | | | Mix until smooth |
| 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped) | | | | Spicy Oriental Sauce |
| 2 tablespoons Ginger Root (minced) | | | | 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce |
| 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce | | | | 1. |
| Vegetable Platter: | | | | |