My son has started learning to cook too-husband is teaching him how to smash cucumbers.

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber (washed, ends trimmed)
• 1 tsp Salt (regular table salt)
• 1/2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder (instant granules)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (light soy sauce)
• 300 g Beef Slices (Hot‑pot style) (thinly sliced, preferably ribeye or sirloin)
• 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and sliced 1/4‑inch)
• 1 small Yam (peeled and sliced 1/4‑inch)
• 2 medium Tomato (quartered)
• 2 L Water (filtered)
• 1 piece Chicken Bouillon Cube (for broth)
• 2 slices Ginger (peeled)
• 2 cloves Garlic (smashed)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (for broth) (light soy sauce)

Instructions

1. Wash & Prep Vegetables

   Rinse all vegetables under cold water. Peel the potatoes and yam, then slice them into 1/4‑inch rounds. Quarter the tomatoes. Set aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT15M

2. Make Sm smashed Cucumber Salad

   Place the cucumbers on the cutting board, cut them in half lengthwise, then smash each half with the rolling pin until the flesh cracks. Sprinkle with salt, add chicken bouillon powder, and drizzle soy sauce. Toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare Hot‑pot Broth

   In the large pot, combine 2 L water, chicken bouillon cube, ginger slices, smashed garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and the extra chicken bouillon powder. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Boiling

4. Arrange Hot‑pot Ingredients

   Place the sliced beef, potatoes, yam, and tomatoes on a serving platter. This makes it easy for everyone to add items to the pot.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cook the Hot‑pot

   Add the potatoes and yam to the simmering broth first; cook 5 minutes. Then add tomatoes and let them soften 2 minutes. Finally, add the beef slices; stir gently and cook until the beef changes color (about 1‑2 minutes).

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Simmer

6. Serve

   Ladle hot broth and cooked ingredients into individual bowls. Serve the smashed cucumber salad on the side. Enjoy while the broth is hot.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g