Mixed Vegetable Clay Pot

Introduction

Tofu, glass noodles, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and more are layered into a clay pot, covered with broth, and simmered all together until it arrives at the table still bubbling and steaming — a one-pot dish that's especially popular at winter family gatherings. This clay pot medley needs no separate stir-frying; every ingredient simmers together in the same pot until fully flavored. It's simple to make yet feels like an occasion, perfect for cooking one big shareable pot when there's a crowd to feed.

Nutrition Highlights

• The mix of ingredients gives this pot a more diverse range of nutrients, along with plenty of dietary fiber
• Tofu and glass noodles provide carbohydrates and plant protein, letting this dish double as both staple and main
• The natural umami released by the mushrooms and cabbage makes for a rich, satisfying broth
• Simmering everything together lets the ingredients fully absorb each other's flavors, more so than if they were stir-fried separately

Tips

• Layer the ingredients with the slower-cooking roots and tofu products on the bottom and the leafy greens on top, so everything cooks evenly
• Soak the glass noodles in warm water ahead of time so they don't stay too firm and throw off the overall cooking time
• Use the mushroom soaking liquid in place of part of the broth for an even richer, more savory pot