#Hebei cuisine #Big pot stew

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients; here I'm using frozen tofu.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the cabbage into large pieces, the pumpkin into chunks, and the meat into slices.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Chop the onion into chunks, the scallions into sections, the garlic into slices, and the cilantro into small pieces.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Soak the glass noodles in hot water for 20 minutes beforehand.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan and sauté star anise until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Then add the onion and sliced ​​meat and stir-fry. Onions can effectively remove the fishy smell.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stir-fry the sliced ​​meat until it changes color and turns white.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Pour in soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Then add the pumpkin and cabbage to the pot and stir-fry.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Stir-fry until the pumpkin and cabbage change color, which means they are about half-cooked.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add an appropriate amount of salt and stir-fry evenly.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Put the soaked glass noodles into the pot.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Then add the tofu; no need to stir, as tofu and glass noodles are prone to sticking to the pot.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add enough water to just cover all the vegetables.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Cover and simmer over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Finally, add an appropriate amount of vinegar.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Add garlic, chopped scallions, and cilantro.

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    Add a few drops of sesame oil, adjust the seasoning with salt to taste, stir well, and it's ready to serve.

    

19. 19

    Step 19

    The big pot of stew is ready.

    

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    Step 20

    It's especially good; a must-have dish for every household during Chinese New Year.