Fan Qie Huo Guo (Tomato Hot Pot with Chicken and Tofu)
A tangy, savoury tomato broth with no heat, ideal for cooking chicken, tofu, potato and greens at the table.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the ginger, garlic and spring onions for 1 minute, then add the tomato wedges and cook for 5 minutes until they start to collapse.
5 min - 2
Stir in the tomato purée for 1 minute. Add the water, stock cubes and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down and the broth is rich and slightly sweet.
25 min - 3
Arrange the chicken, tofu, potato, mushrooms, Chinese leaf and noodles on plates.
- 4
Mix the tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil and coriander in small bowls for dipping.
- 5
Set the pan on a portable hob in the middle of the table at a steady simmer. Cook the potato for 3 minutes, tofu and mushrooms for 3 minutes, chicken slices for 2 minutes, and greens and noodles for 1 to 2 minutes. Dip and eat, topping up with hot water as needed. Finish by drinking the broth.
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