How long does Veg Hot Pot Rice take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Veg Hot Pot Rice serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Veg Hot Pot Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Veg Hot Pot Rice spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Veg Hot Pot Rice?

1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 cup Mixed Vegetables, 200 grams Tofu, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Hot Pot Rice?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Veg Hot Pot Rice?

About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Veg Hot Pot Rice

Name: Veg Hot Pot Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; 1¾ cup Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped; 2 cup Mixed Vegetables; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Green Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 2 tsp Schezwan Sauce; 500 ml Water; 1½ tbsp Corn Flour; 200 grams Tofu, Diced; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped; For Garnish White Sesame Seeds; For Garnish Spring Onion (greens)

45 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Veg hot pot rice: pressure-cooked basmati topped with a Schezwan and soy gravy of vegetables and tofu. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

3 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Water1¾ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mixed Vegetables2 cup
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Green Chilli Sauce2 tsp
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Schezwan Sauce2 tsp
Water500 ml
Corn Flour1½ tbsp
Tofu, Diced200 grams
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
White Sesame SeedsFor Garnish
Spring Onion (greens)For Garnish

Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	541kcal	1623kcal
Protein	21g	63g
Carbohydrate	78g	234g
Fat	18g	54g
Fibre	7.3g	22g
Sugar	8.4g	25g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for atleast 20 mins. Add the rice to a cooker and add 1.5 times the quantity of water (1 ½ Cups). Pressure cook for 2 whistles and allow the steam to release naturally.
Basmati RiceWater
2
For the gravy: Heat oil in a wok and add the finely chopped aromatic vegetables.
OilGarlicGingerGreen ChilliSpring Onion (whites)
3
Saute for a minute and add the mix vegetables of choice. Saute for 2 mins and add the sauces and seasonings.
Mixed VegetablesBlack Pepper PowderSaltSugarSoy SauceGreen Chilli SauceTomato SauceRed Chilli SauceSchezwan Sauce
4
Pour 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Allow the vegetables to cook but still retain a crunch, about 6 mins.
Water
5
Combine cornstarch in some water and add it to the gravy to thicken.
Corn Flour
6
Allow the gravy to come to a boil and add the paneer/ tofu and finish with spring onion greens.
TofuSpring Onion (greens)
7
In a hot pot, add the rice and the gravy, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve hot.
White Sesame SeedsSpring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Veg Hot Pot Rice take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Veg Hot Pot Rice serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Veg Hot Pot Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Veg Hot Pot Rice spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Veg Hot Pot Rice?: 1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 cup Mixed Vegetables, 200 grams Tofu, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Veg Hot Pot Rice?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Veg Hot Pot Rice?: About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.