Tomato Broth For Hotpot

Instructions

• Sauté Aromatics

  • 1

    Quarter onion, slice ginger, cut spring onion into small pieces, and leave garlic cloves whole.

  • 2

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, ginger, spring onion and garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  • 3

    Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant, allowing the flavours to meld.

  • 4

    Add the water, tomato puree, bay leaf, sugar, salt, and MSG. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

  • 5

    Cut fresh tomatoes into quarters or eights, if they're larger.

  • 6

    Add the cut tomatoes to the pot and serve to use as the soup base for the hotpot.