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1. Chongqing Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nThe popularity of Chongqing hotpot (<\/span>\u91cd<\/span>\u5e86\u706b\u9505<\/span> ch\u00f3ng q\u00ecng hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) is a reflection of the fact that Chinese people are addicted to spicy food. The numbing hot flavor is the quintessence of Chongqing hotpot. You can literally see it in every single ingredient from the soup base to the dip. In fact, whether a Chongqing hotpot feast turns out to be splendid or not largely depends on the soup base. <\/span><\/p>\nThe preparation of a soup base involves the use of a variety of traditional Chinese ingredients and seasonings. Mostly, it includes fermented soybeans, dried chili, fennel, cinnamon, etc. These ingredients and seasonings not only enrich the flavor of the soup base but also stimulate appetite by giving off an aromatic spiciness. <\/span><\/p>\nWhen it comes to what dishes to order for Chongqing hotpot, goose intestines (<\/span>\u9e45\u80a0<\/span> \u00e9 ch\u00e1ng) are something that you must try. You will definitely fall in love with the unique crunchy texture they have. It might sound a bit strange to foreigners, but it\u2019s actually quite common for Chinese people to eat animal organs when having hotpot or barbeque. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blog.thatsmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Beijing-mutton-hotpot.jpeg\")
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. Beijing Mutton Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nBeijing mutton hotpot (<\/span>\u5317\u4eac\u6dae\u7f8a\u8089\u9505<\/span><\/span> b\u011bi j\u012bng shu\u00e0n y\u00e1ng r\u00f2u gu\u014d), or sometimes known as Mongolian hotpot is an authentic Beijing-style dish which is extremely popular among hotpot lovers all year round. This hotpot presents itself as a copper simmering pot of plain soup (or sometimes just water) served with different kinds of meat-based dishes (primarily raw mutton), vegetables and seafood. The simplicity of eating Beijing mutton hotpot is one of the main reasons why it is prevailing across China. <\/span><\/p>\nAll you need to do is to simply place a slice of raw mutton into the pot and boil it for around 10 seconds. Then soak it in a dipping sauce blended with different types of ingredients based on individual preferences. In addition, the quality and freshness of mutton play a tremendous role in preparing a decent Beijing mutton hotpot meal. That’s why it has now become an excellent choice for a joyful gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blog.thatsmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lamb-spine-hotpot.jpeg\")
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3. Lamb Spine Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nLamb spine hotpot (<\/span>\u7f8a\u874e\u5b50\u706b<\/span>\u9505<\/span> y\u00e1ng xi\u0113 zi hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) is rapidly gaining popularity among young people in China. As you can tell from its name, lamb spines are the \u201cprotagonist\u201d of this dish. It\u2019s said that lamb spines are low in fat and cholesterol, and rich in protein and calcium. That’s why people believe that eating lamb spine hotpot on a regular basis helps strengthen the immune system. In some parts of China, it has now become a trend to have a lamb spine hotpot party at home. <\/span><\/p>\nOne important step of preparing lamb spine hotpot is to use white pepper and cumin to remove the gamey smell of lamb. As a result, its soup base (after heating up with lamb spines) goes very well with some other side dishes like Chinese cabbage, tofu, and potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blog.thatsmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cantonese-hotpot.jpeg\")
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4. Cantonese Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nCantonese hotpot (<\/span>\u7ca4\u5f0f\u706b<\/span>\u9505<\/span> yu\u00e8 sh\u00ec hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) is what most hotpot places offer in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Unlike the traditional hotpot, Cantonese hotpot puts emphasis on the diversity of seafood dishes. For example, fish balls are the most popular choice. However, some features of traditional Chinese hotpot you can still observe in Cantonese hotpot. For instance, it\u2019s usually served with various meat dishes including pork, beef, and lamb. <\/span><\/p>\nOne thing that might be disappointing for spicy food lovers is that you can rarely find a hotpot with a spicy soup base in Guangdong and Hong Kong. Because local people show preferences to the plain soup.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.blog.thatsmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Manzu-hotpot.jpeg\")
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5. Manzu Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nAs suggested by its name, Manzu hotpot (<\/span>\u6ee1\u65cf\u706b\u9505<\/span> m<\/span>\u01ce<\/span>n z\u00fa hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) has been handed down from generation to generation within the Man (<\/span>\u6ee1<\/span> m<\/span>\u01ce<\/span>n) ethnic minority group. People believe that Manzu hotpot was originated in the Jin Dynasty. The ancestors of the Man people formed their eating habits by adding raw deer meat into boiled chicken soup. <\/span><\/p>\nNowadays a special feature of Manzu hotpot is that its soup base contains a fairly large amount of sauerkraut. That makes Manzu hotpot a perfect blend of pickles and meat-based ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n[ If you like Chinese cuisine, have a look at our article about common Chinese breakfast items<\/a> and check if you tried all of them ]<\/strong><\/p>\n
The preparation of a soup base involves the use of a variety of traditional Chinese ingredients and seasonings. Mostly, it includes fermented soybeans, dried chili, fennel, cinnamon, etc. These ingredients and seasonings not only enrich the flavor of the soup base but also stimulate appetite by giving off an aromatic spiciness. <\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to what dishes to order for Chongqing hotpot, goose intestines (<\/span>\u9e45\u80a0<\/span> \u00e9 ch\u00e1ng) are something that you must try. You will definitely fall in love with the unique crunchy texture they have. It might sound a bit strange to foreigners, but it\u2019s actually quite common for Chinese people to eat animal organs when having hotpot or barbeque. <\/span><\/p>\n Beijing mutton hotpot (<\/span>\u5317\u4eac\u6dae\u7f8a\u8089\u9505<\/span><\/span> b\u011bi j\u012bng shu\u00e0n y\u00e1ng r\u00f2u gu\u014d), or sometimes known as Mongolian hotpot is an authentic Beijing-style dish which is extremely popular among hotpot lovers all year round. This hotpot presents itself as a copper simmering pot of plain soup (or sometimes just water) served with different kinds of meat-based dishes (primarily raw mutton), vegetables and seafood. The simplicity of eating Beijing mutton hotpot is one of the main reasons why it is prevailing across China. <\/span><\/p>\n All you need to do is to simply place a slice of raw mutton into the pot and boil it for around 10 seconds. Then soak it in a dipping sauce blended with different types of ingredients based on individual preferences. In addition, the quality and freshness of mutton play a tremendous role in preparing a decent Beijing mutton hotpot meal. That’s why it has now become an excellent choice for a joyful gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n Lamb spine hotpot (<\/span>\u7f8a\u874e\u5b50\u706b<\/span>\u9505<\/span> y\u00e1ng xi\u0113 zi hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) is rapidly gaining popularity among young people in China. As you can tell from its name, lamb spines are the \u201cprotagonist\u201d of this dish. It\u2019s said that lamb spines are low in fat and cholesterol, and rich in protein and calcium. That’s why people believe that eating lamb spine hotpot on a regular basis helps strengthen the immune system. In some parts of China, it has now become a trend to have a lamb spine hotpot party at home. <\/span><\/p>\n One important step of preparing lamb spine hotpot is to use white pepper and cumin to remove the gamey smell of lamb. As a result, its soup base (after heating up with lamb spines) goes very well with some other side dishes like Chinese cabbage, tofu, and potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n Cantonese hotpot (<\/span>\u7ca4\u5f0f\u706b<\/span>\u9505<\/span> yu\u00e8 sh\u00ec hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) is what most hotpot places offer in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Unlike the traditional hotpot, Cantonese hotpot puts emphasis on the diversity of seafood dishes. For example, fish balls are the most popular choice. However, some features of traditional Chinese hotpot you can still observe in Cantonese hotpot. For instance, it\u2019s usually served with various meat dishes including pork, beef, and lamb. <\/span><\/p>\n One thing that might be disappointing for spicy food lovers is that you can rarely find a hotpot with a spicy soup base in Guangdong and Hong Kong. Because local people show preferences to the plain soup.<\/span><\/p>\n As suggested by its name, Manzu hotpot (<\/span>\u6ee1\u65cf\u706b\u9505<\/span> m<\/span>\u01ce<\/span>n z\u00fa hu<\/span>\u01d2<\/span> gu\u014d) has been handed down from generation to generation within the Man (<\/span>\u6ee1<\/span> m<\/span>\u01ce<\/span>n) ethnic minority group. People believe that Manzu hotpot was originated in the Jin Dynasty. The ancestors of the Man people formed their eating habits by adding raw deer meat into boiled chicken soup. <\/span><\/p>\n Nowadays a special feature of Manzu hotpot is that its soup base contains a fairly large amount of sauerkraut. That makes Manzu hotpot a perfect blend of pickles and meat-based ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n [ If you like Chinese cuisine, have a look at our article about common Chinese breakfast items<\/a> and check if you tried all of them ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. Beijing Mutton Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Cantonese Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n5. Manzu Hotpot<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n