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Spicy Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot

Spicy Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot is not a very traditional Japanese hot pot, but it has become increasingly popular in Japan. The basis of the broth is dashi stock and soy milk, but a few ingredients such as tobanjan, rāyu (chilli oil), and white sesame paste are added to make the broth richer and slightly spicy.

I find that the palate of Japanese people, particularly young people, is changing – people like more spicy and garlicky flavours. Even the Japanese food icon, ramen has popular spicy ramen variations. When I was a child, there were no such thing as spicy hot pot and spicy ramen….

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Hero shot of Chicken Wingettes Karaage with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce.

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Spicy Sesame Soy Milk Hot Pot

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