Ingredients and Weight: - 4 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1 onion, chopped (about 2 cups) - 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons) - 2 tablespoons minced ginger - 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder - 2 quarts vegetable broth - 1 cup water - 1/2 cup soy sauce - 1/4 cup hoisin sauce - 2 tablespoons sesame oil - 1 tablespoon brown sugar - 1 teaspoon black pepper - Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more. 4. Stir in the five-spice powder, vegetable broth, water, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 6. Season with salt and add red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutritional Information: Calories: 120 per serving Fat: 5g Protein: 3g Carbohydrates: 15g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and flavorful - Vegetarian-friendly - Perfect for hot pot parties - Easy to prepare with readily available ingredients
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Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to use a large enough pot to accommodate the broth and vegetables. - If you don't have five-spice powder, you can substitute a mixture of cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and fennel seeds. - To make the broth ahead of time, simply let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.