Oriental chrysanthemum bowl

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsChicken broth
¾tablespoonSesame oil
2teaspoonsSalt
4ouncesBean threads cellophane noodles
1Cabbage head, shredded
1poundsSpinach, fresh
2Chicken boneless breasts
8ouncesChicken livers
8ouncesPork tenderloin
8ouncesFirm white fish
8ouncesShrimp
1cupSmall oysters
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsSherry
2largesChrysanthemums

Directions

Slice all meats and vegetables in Chinese manner (thin strips). Bring chicken stock, oil and salt to boil in large serving pot. (A Mongolian Hot Pot is traditional) and keep bubbling over heat.

Arrange noodles and all raw ingredients attractivly on large platter.

Add sherry and soy sauce to bubbling broth. Provide guests with chopsticks and serving bowls. invite guests to add the raw ingredients to the broth. Let cook just until fish and shrimp are opaque. Just before guests serve themselves from the pot, sprinkle leaves from the chrysanthemums on top of bubbling soup. Ladle some of the soup into each guests bowl. Source: Bon Appetit From the collection of: Joan Mershon