Traditional Malatang

Origin

Traditional Malatang has a long tradition. Originating from an era when people sought simple yet flavorful meals. It was created as a practical and delicious option for people from all walks of life. Over time, it has been passed down and evolved while retaining its essential charm.

Ingredients

• Vegetables: A diverse selection of vegetables such as lettuce, carrots, radishes, and enoki mushrooms.
• Bean products: Tofu, bean curd sticks, and other bean-based products.
• Meatballs: Assorted meatballs including beef balls, pork balls, and fish balls.
• Seafood and meat: Seafood like prawns and squid, and meats such as chicken and beef slices.
• Spices: Chili powder, pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, and a special malatang seasoning blend. Also, seasonings like salt, sugar, light soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil are added for flavor.

Preparation

• prepare ingredients: Prepare the ingredients. Wash and cut various ingredients into appropriate sizes, and then place them on trays or in baskets.
• fry base: Heat a proper amount of oil in a pot, add ginger, garlic, and malatang seasoning blend and stir-fry until fragrant.
• add water and make soup: Pour in an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for a while to develop the flavors of the soup.
• cook ingredients: Put the ingredients into the pot and cook. Adjust the cooking time according to different ingredients.
• season ingredients: Once the ingredients are cooked, remove them and place them in a bowl. Add an appropriate amount of salt, sugar, light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and other seasonings, and then pour in the soup.
• sprinkle garnishes: Sprinkle with chopped scallions, cilantro, and other garnishes. A bowl of traditional, spicy and delicious Malatang is now ready.