Umami-filled Steamed Hot Pot

1. 1

   Cut all the ingredients into bite-size pieces.

2. 2

   Cut the white part of the Chinese cabbage into thin strips.

3. 3

   If you cut the strips to about the width of a chopstick, they will cook easily and be easy to eat.

4. 4

   Add some water to an earthenware pot.

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   Place a steaming rack in the pot, making sure the water is below the rack.

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   (A grilling rack might work too)

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   Add the ingredients to the pot, layering all the ingredients so they will be easy to take out when it's time to eat.

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   As long as you can fit the lid on it's ok, so add as much as you want.

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   Steam over high heat and it's done.

10. 10

    Use the leftover steaming liquid to make udon or rice porridge.

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    Enjoy!

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    If there's not enough steaming liquid, just add some water!

13. 13

    (this water not listed in ingredients)

14. 14

    Here it is served on a plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.