Why do you like hot pot?

Although hotpot can be eaten all year round, it is especially nice during those cold winter days to warm up the body (and the soul). The steaming broth and strong spices bring warmth to the body. If your nose is blocked during winter, the chili and other spices can also actually help to reduce nasal congestion.

What makes hot pot good?

Pot: Chinese stainless steel hot pots are ideal because of their round shape and depth—wide and deep enough to hold a good amount of food, while not being so deep that the food gets lost at the bottom. The metal is rather thin, which allows the simmering soup to heat up quickly as additional ingredients are added.

What does hot pot symbolize?

Even though the ancient convention and modern innovation pots have different designs, hot pot has a long tradition in China to make it one of the representatives of Chinese food without controversy. It is substantially a symbol of equality and unity in eating. This is a normal way when Chinese people eat hot pot.

What goes well with hot pot?

To eat with your hot pot:

• ▢ Thinly shaved beef or lamb.
• Sliced chicken.
• Assorted fish balls (you can buy these pre-made at Asian grocery stores)
• Thinly sliced fish fillets (tender white fish like tilapia or sea bass work well for this)
• Tofu sheets.
• Firm tofu (sliced)
• Soy puffs (fried tofu puffs)
• Straw mushrooms.

How would you describe hotpot?

Description. Hot pot is a flavorful broth traditionally served inside a large metal pot. The broth is brought to a boil and left simmering for the duration of the meal. Hot pot is considered a main course and is usually served without rice or noodles on the side.

Why do people eat hot pot during Chinese New Year?

Hot Pot. We call the New Year’s Eve dinner “圍爐 (Wei Lu),” which literally means that everyone gathers around the pot. Traditionally, people will put a fire stove under the table when having the New Year’s Eve dinner. The boiling hot pot symbolizes a prosperous new year.

What does hot pot symbolize in Chinese New Year?

Hot Pot. Similar to fondue, everyone at the table cooks their food in one shared pot. Normally meat, dumplings, vegetables, seafood and noodles are cooked in a broth and hot pot symbolizes the coming together of family and friends.

Why is hotpot so popular in China?

Besides that it’s tasty, hotpot often is also pleasing to the eye and photogenic. Think of the Beijing copper hot pot and simmering fire, the Sichuan broths with fiercely red peppers, pink meat, yellow tofu skin, and black fungus. Or the Yunnan hotpot with orange broths and bright green mint leafs.

What makes a good hot pot?

Pot: Chinese stainless steel hot pots are ideal because of their round shape and depth—wide and deep enough to hold a good amount of food, while not being so deep that the food gets lost at the bottom. The metal is rather thin, which allows the simmering soup to heat up quickly as additional ingredients are added.

What are the different types of hot pot in China?

There are several varieties of hot pot in China with differently flavored broth. Two of the most popular hotpots are Sichuan hotpot and Beijing mutton hotpot (instant-boiled mutton). Some other popular hotpots include seafood hotpot in Guangdong, sauerkraut hotpot in Northeast China,…

What does hot pot taste like?

There are dozens of ways to eat hot pot, and there is always a way that will suit your needs. The more Northern styles of hotpot focus on light tastes and tender meat, Southern styles are all about fresh seafood, leafy greens, and rich & spicy flavors.