wikiHow Chinese Hot Pot Shopping List * Meat: thinly sliced beef, lamb, pork, or chicken (you can also get pre-packaged hot pot meat) * Seafood: shrimp, fish balls, squid, or any other seafood you prefer * Vegetables: bok choy, Napa cabbage, Chinese broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts, sliced lotus root, carrots, potatoes, and any other vegetables you like * Tofu: firm tofu, soft tofu, or any other type of tofu you prefer * Noodles: glass noodles, udon noodles, or any other noodles you like * Dipping sauce: sesame paste, soy sauce, chopped garlic, chopped scallions, chili oil, and any other dipping sauces you like * Broth: you can either make your own broth with chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or you can buy pre-made hot pot broth from an Asian supermarket Remember to also have hot pot equipment, such as a hot pot cooker, pot, or portable gas stove, as well as serving dishes and utensils. Page