Mongolian Hot Pot

Name: Mongolian Hot Pot
Ingredients: 1½ lbs loin or leg of lamb, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips (750 g); 4 oz spinach leaves, cut into strips (125 g); 8 oz bok choy, cut into strips (250 g); 2 red and/or green bell peppers, cut into large chunks; 1 cup sliced mushrooms (250 mL); ½ cup bean sprouts (125 mL); 2 green onions, chopped; 6 cups beef broth (1.5 L); 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp grated gingerroot (10 mL); Mongolian Hot Pot Dipping Sauce; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (25 mL); 4 oz rice stick or bean thread noodles, cooked (125 g); Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish; Hot pepper flakes for garnish