Dietary Guide

Gluten-Free Hot Pot: Broth, Sauce, and Noodle Issues

Hot pot can be gluten-free-adaptable only when broth, sauces, meatballs, imitation seafood, noodles, and shared utensils are controlled.

Overview

Hot pot can be gluten-free-adaptable only when broth, sauces, meatballs, imitation seafood, noodles, and shared utensils are controlled.

Better choices

  • Plain or mushroom broth with verified ingredients
  • Fresh sliced meats
  • Tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, and rice noodles
  • Simple dipping sauce made from verified tamari and vinegar

What to watch for

  • Wheat noodles
  • Soy sauce-based dipping sauces
  • Imitation seafood
  • Meatballs with binders
  • Shared ladles for gluten-containing items

Useful phrase

我不能吃麸质。请问汤底、酱料和丸子有没有小麦或普通酱油?

A phrase can help communication, but it cannot verify kitchen practice, sauce labels, or cross-contact.

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