Name: Authentic Sichuan Mala Xiang Guo (Mala Hot Pot Stir-Fry)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *Protein & Main Components:**; 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes (or beef, pork, or shrimp); 1/2 lb (225g) fresh thick wheat noodles or 6 oz (170g) dried noodles (udon, Shanghai thick noodles, or ramen); 1/2 lb (225g) firm tofu, cubed (optional); *Vegetables & Aromatics:**; 1 cup (150g) broccoli florets; 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin rounds or half-moons; 1/2 large onion, sliced into thick wedges; 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup (100g) napa cabbage, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup (75g) lotus root, sliced (optional, traditional); 6-8 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, sliced into thin matchsticks; 4-6 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces (separate white and green parts); 10-15 dried red chilies (e.g., Facing Heaven or Arbol), halved and deseeded for less heat; 1/2 cup (75g) roasted peanuts (for garnish); *Marinade:**; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; *Sauce & Seasoning:**; 3 tablespoons Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang); 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for color); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Ma la xiang guo 🇨🇳 China

A spicy stir-fry dish made with a variety of ingredients like meat, vegetables, and noodles, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers.

spicy stir-fry

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Meat vegetables noodles Sichuan peppercorns

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