Pork and Spinach Hot Pot

Pork and Spinach Hot Pot is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender pork slices with fresh spinach in a savory broth. This Halal Chinese dinner is perfect for sharing and warms the soul with every bite.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams, washed and trimmed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chicken broth - 500 milliliters (Halal)
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red chili (optional) - 1, sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
2. Add the sliced pork to the pot and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they are tender.
5. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot, stirring continuously until the broth thickens slightly.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add sliced red chili for heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from pork and spinach, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly iron and vitamin K from spinach.

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