Little Sheep Pickled Cabbage & Sliced Pork Hot Pot Soup Base (小肥羊 酸菜白肉火锅底料) – 240g

The beloved northeastern Chinese hot pot classic, made easy. Little Sheep's (小肥羊) Pickled Cabbage & Sliced Pork Soup Base (酸菜白肉火锅底料) captures the essence of 酸菜白肉 — one of northeastern China's (東北) most celebrated hot pot styles. A tangy, deeply savory broth built on fermented pickled cabbage (酸菜 suāncài) paired with thinly sliced pork belly (白肉), the combination delivers a bright, complex broth that is simultaneously rich and refreshing. Little Sheep is one of China's most trusted hot pot brands, and this soup base delivers restaurant-quality 酸菜白肉 broth at home in minutes.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 240g
• Country of Origin: China
• Brand: Little Sheep (小肥羊) — one of China's most iconic hot pot brands
• Style: Pickled Cabbage & Sliced Pork (酸菜白肉) — classic northeastern Chinese (東北) hot pot

About 酸菜白肉 (Pickled Cabbage & Sliced Pork) Hot Pot

酸菜白肉 is a cornerstone of northeastern Chinese (東北 Dōngběi) cuisine — a hearty, warming hot pot style built on the tangy depth of fermented pickled cabbage (酸菜) and the rich, silky fat of thinly sliced pork belly (白肉). The fermented cabbage delivers a bright, lively acidity that cuts through the richness of the pork, creating a broth that is complex, balanced, and deeply satisfying. Unlike mala hot pot, 酸菜白肉 is not spicy — its appeal is in the interplay of tangy, savory, and umami flavors.

The Flavor Profile

• 🥬 Tangy (酸): Fermented pickled cabbage delivers a bright, lively acidity — not sharp or vinegary, but a mellow, complex tang from natural fermentation
• 🥩 Savory & rich: The pork belly base adds a deep, meaty savoriness and a silky richness to the broth
• 🍯 Umami depth: Fermentation builds layers of savory complexity that taste like the broth has been simmering for hours
• ✨ Refreshing finish: The acidity keeps the broth from feeling heavy — every spoonful is balanced and clean on the palate

How to Use

• 🍲 Hot pot base: Dissolve in boiling water (follow package instructions for ratio). Classic pairings: thinly sliced pork belly (白肉), tofu, glass noodles (粉条), enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, and frozen tofu — the traditional 酸菜白肉 lineup
• 🍜 Noodle soup: Use as a tangy, savory broth base for noodles — add rice noodles or wheat noodles with sliced pork and pickled vegetables
• 🍳 Braising liquid: Use to braise pork shoulder or pork ribs — the natural acids in the pickled cabbage tenderize the meat beautifully while infusing it with flavor

💡 Serving tip: 酸菜白肉 is traditionally served with a simple dipping sauce of soy sauce and sesame oil — the clean dip lets the tangy broth remain the star. Avoid heavy or spicy dipping sauces that would compete with the delicate acidity.

Note: Contains soy and may contain other allergens including pork. Consumers with dietary restrictions should carefully read the actual package before consuming.