How to Make Authentic Chinese Tomato Hot Pot Broth at Home

🔥 10-Minute Homemade Tomato Hot Pot Broth! 🔥Who says a delicious hot pot broth has to come from a store? Today, I’m teaching you how to

make a foolproof homemade tomato broth—tangy, rich, and with no unnecessary additives.

You’ll be craving another pot after the first try!

🍅 What You’ll Need:

• 4 ripe tomatoes

• ½ onion

• 3 garlic cloves

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cups water (about 500ml)

• Salt, sugar, and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

• (Optional: a dash of soy sauce and a pinch of MSG, if preferred)

j How to Make It:

1. Chop the tomatoes, dice the onion, and slice the garlic.
2. Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft and juicy.
4. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
5. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt, sugar, soy sauce (optional), MSG (optional), and black pepper. Done!

💡 Quick Tips:

• For a stronger tangy-sweet flavor, add more tomato paste.

• Make a bigger batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge for later use.

• This broth pairs perfectly with thinly sliced beef, enoki mushrooms, and tofu!

👉 What’s your favorite ingredient to cook in a tomato-based broth? Share in the comments!