Easy Dan Dan Hot Pot with Plenty of Sesame Seeds

Name: Easy Dan Dan Hot Pot with Plenty of Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Mix of ground pork and beef; 8 grams Garlic; 8 grams Ginger; 20 cm Japanese leek; 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 2 tbsp Doubanjiang; 1/2 Cabbage; 2 bags Bean sprouts; 1 pack Bunapi mushrooms; 1200 ml Water; 2 tbsp Chinese soup stock; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Cooking sake; 5 tbsp Ground sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Ra-yu; 1 Chinese noodles; 1 Green onions or scallions; 1 Roasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

400 grams Mix of ground pork and beef
8 grams Garlic
8 grams Ginger
20 cm Japanese leek
2 tbsp Sesame oil
2 tbsp Doubanjiang
1/2 Cabbage
2 bags Bean sprouts
1 pack Bunapi mushrooms
1200 ml Water
2 tbsp Chinese soup stock
2 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Cooking sake
5 tbsp Ground sesame seeds
1 tbsp Ra-yu
1 Chinese noodles
1 Green onions or scallions
1 Roasted sesame seeds

1
Mince the garlic, ginger, and Japanese leek.
2
Add sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger in a cold frying pan.
3
Turn on the heat to medium.
4
When fragrant, add ground meat, and stir-fry.
5
When the ground meat is cooked through, add Japanese leek and doubanjiang, then continue stir-frying.
6
Adjust the amount of the doubanjiang when you are preparing for kids.
7
Add all the seasonings into an earthenware pot, and turn on the heat.
8
Adjust the amount of ra-yu spicy chili sesame oil for kids.
9
When Step 4 starts to boil, add the ingredients, cover with a lid, and simmer.
10
When cooked through, add Step 3 stir-fried ground meat to the pot.
11
Add Chinese noodles at the end and sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top to your liking, then it's done.
12
Serve the soup in a bowl, and add plenty of chopped green onions and ground sesame seeds.
13
It will taste delicious.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Mix of ground pork and beef, 8 grams Garlic, 8 grams Ginger, 20 cm Japanese leek, and more.

Yes, Easy Dan Dan Hot Pot with Plenty of Sesame Seeds falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!