huoguo
Huoguo, or hot pot (火锅), is a communal cooking method in which diners cook raw ingredients in a simmering pot of broth placed at the center of the table. The pot is typically heated with a portable stove or built into a table, and ingredients are added and retrieved with chopsticks or a slotted ladle. A variety of dipping sauces and condiments accompany the meal, allowing people to tailor flavors.
Originating in China, huoguo has many regional traditions and has spread to East Asia and among Chinese
Common ingredients include thinly sliced beef and lamb, pork, fish and shellfish, tofu, leafy greens, mushrooms,
Socially, huoguo is associated with family and group meals, especially in colder months. It is widely served