Cooks in Asia serve hot pots communally, setting a big pot of bubbling broth on the table alongside a platter of raw ingredients (like vegetables and thinly sliced chicken) for dipping. It’s a fun way for guests to feel like they have a hand in making their own meal. In his version, Ethan Stowell gives each person at the table an individual bowl of sliced mushrooms, tofu and scallions, then adds piping hot chicken broth loaded with chunks of tender cooked chicken. Serve with a light-bodied, unoaked Chardonay: 2006 Ruffino Libaio . Appeared in October 2008 edition of F&W Magazine.
From 10 Entertaining Essentials: Satisfying Family-Style Dishes, Pairing of the Day