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Hot Pot Blog

Guides, recipes, and cultural stories — everything about Chinese hot pot.

Hot Pot for Beginners: Everything You Need for Your First Night

The no-panic guide to setting up, cooking, and enjoying hot pot at home.

The full recipe for the king of hot pot broths — doubanjiang base, spice ratios, and a shortcut that still tastes authentic.

Both involve cooking meat in broth at the table. But the philosophy, flavors, and experience are completely different.

Not all hot pot ingredients are equally forgiving. These ten are delicious, easy to cook, and hard to ruin.

From the right pot to the best chopsticks — a no-nonsense equipment guide for hot pot at home.

Our Guide section has everything you need to make great hot pot at home.