Chinese hot pot fever: what it is and how to prepare it at home. Meeting in a restaurant to consume this dish that is cooked at the same table is becoming a popular activity.
Preparing your homemade version is more fun and easier than it seems. The most popular versions are those from Chongqing and Sichuan. It is common to replace spicy broths with a simple congee, which is nothing more than a type of rice broth. The mushroom broth and mushroom is nourished by fresh vegetables, along with some ingredients that provide greater complexity.