Ingredients
- Stock or water 800ml
- 幸福周記 Secret-Recipe Star Anise Mala Sauce 2–3 tbsp
- Hot pot ingredients, tofu, or meatballs, as needed
- Leafy greens and mushrooms, as needed
⏱ 15 minFor a quick, warming mala hot pot at home, this mala sauce makes an easy starting point for the broth.
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View the Secret-Recipe Star Anise Mala Sauce used here →Bring the stock or water to a boil.
Add 2–3 tbsp Secret-Recipe Star Anise Mala Sauce and stir until the broth is even.
Add hot pot ingredients, tofu, mushrooms, and greens in sequence and cook through.
Taste and add a little more mala sauce if desired; bring back to a boil and serve.

These proportions are a starting point; adjust the heat and saltiness to your taste.