Hot pot is one of the favorite delicacies of Chinese people. It can not only satisfy people's pursuit of delicious food, but also enhance family ties, friendship and love. As the soul of hot pot, the selection and production of hot pot base ingredients are very important. Today, I will share a simple and delicious homemade hot pot base recipe, so that you can enjoy the authentic hot pot deliciousness at home.

Material preparation

First, we need to prepare the following materials:

1. 50 grams of dried chili pepper

2. 30 grams of Sichuan peppercorns< /p>

3. 10 grams of star anise

4. 10 grams of bay leaves

5. 10 grams of dried ginger slices

6. 20 grams of garlic

7. 20 grams of ginger

8. 50 ml of soy sauce

9. 30 ml of cooking wine

10. Appropriate amount of salt

Step 1: Saute chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns

1. Put the dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns into the pot, stir-fry over low heat until slightly smoking, stir evenly to avoid burning.

2. After the chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns change color, turn off the heat, mash them and set aside.

Step 2: Stir-fry the bay leaves, star anise and dried ginger slices

1. Put the bay leaves, star anise and dried ginger slices into the pot and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant. .

2. Turn off the heat, mash the sauteed bay leaves, star anise and dried ginger slices and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant

1. Cut the garlic and ginger into fine pieces.

2. Heat the pot, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add garlic and minced ginger, and stir-fry over low heat until golden brown.

Step 4: Prepare the base material

1. Put the sauteed chili and Sichuan peppercorns, bay leaves, star anise and dried ginger slices, sauteed garlic and minced ginger into a bowl .

2. Add appropriate amount of soy sauce and cooking wine and stir evenly.

3. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt according to personal taste and continue to stir evenly.

End

At this point, a simple and delicious homemade hot pot base is completed. You can adjust the spiciness and saltiness of the base to suit your personal taste. When you have this homemade hot pot base, you can easily enjoy authentic hot pot deliciousness whether it is a family gathering or a dinner with friends.

Come and try it!