Goat Hotpot - Lau De

Ingredients

1.5 pounds goat meat

5 scallions

2 tbsp garlic

1 tbsp turmeric

2 pounds rice noodle (can be dried or fresh one)

5 tomatoes 

1 tbsp lemongrass 

1 tbsp ginger

1 tbsp chopped green onions 

Vietnamese cilantro and thorny coriander (see Vietnamese herbs)

2 cans (1 pound each) of chicken broth 

Salt and pepper, fish sauce, fresh chili 

Other vegetables such as mushroom, okra, bok choy to serve with the hotpot.  

Preparation

1. Finely chop scallions, ginger, and lemongrass.
2. Slice goat meat into thin pieces and marinate with garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
3. Heat oil in a pan until hot and stir-fry the garlic, scallions, and lemongrass until fragrant. Then add the marinated goat meat and stir-fry for about 10 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add sliced tomatoes.
4. Cook over low heat until the goat meat becomes tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste, resulting in a flavorful hotpot broth.
5. Arrange washed vegetables and cooked noodles on plates to serve alongside the hotpot.