Mala Hot Pot (Malatang Jeongol)

Ingredients

• Mala sauce1 Tbsp
• Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)1 Tbsp
• Oyster sauce2 Tbsp
• Chili oil5 Tbsp
• Water4 cups
• Assorted mushrooms
• Ham
• Sausage
• Noodles or sujebi dough
• Lettuce
• Peanut butter

• Assorted mushrooms — as needed
• Ham — as needed
• Sausage — as needed
• Noodles or sujebi dough — as needed
• Lettuce — as needed
• Peanut butter — optional

How to make it

1. 1

   Heat 5 tbsp of chili oil in a pan, add 1 tbsp of doubanjiang and fry briefly.

2. 2

   Add 2 tbsp of oyster sauce and fry again.

3. 3

   Add about 4 cups of water and 1 tbsp of mala sauce and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms first and simmer.

5. 5

   Add the ham, sausage and noodles or sujebi and simmer.

6. 6

   Lettuce and the like are good added too.

7. 7

   Fish out the mushrooms first and eat.

8. 8

   Adding peanut butter makes it nutty.