Lamb Hot Pot (Beijing)
Chinese (Northern) · East Asia
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STOVETOP
8/10
Thinly sliced lamb swished in boiling broth with dipping sauces.
Why It Works
Paper-thin slices cook in seconds; the ritual of communal cooking adds to the experience.
Key Ingredients
lamb leg
napa cabbage
glass noodles
tofu
sesame paste
fermented tofu
chili oil
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