Why is hotpot called hotpot?

Hot pot is named after its traditional craft, formula and taste, which contains profound cultural and historical details.

The reason why the old chafing dish is called "old chafing dish" is mainly because of the following reasons: the traditional production technology and formula of the old chafing dish use old bittern oil (that is, the chafing dish bottom oil that has been recycled many times), old bottom material (the chafing dish bottom material that has been boiled and concentrated for a long time) and old bottom soup (the chafing dish bottom soup that has accumulated rich fragrance after a long time of boiling). These materials usually contain rich layering and mellow taste, which reflects the inheritance and history of hot pot.

Authentic traditional taste: The old chafing dish represents the traditional cooking style and taste of chafing dish in Sichuan and Chongqing. It is mainly spicy, salty, fresh, sour and spicy. The production process pays attention to the control of the proportion and temperature of various raw materials, especially the frying of core seasonings such as butter, pepper and pepper, which forms a unique maotai flavor or rich flavor.

Cultural connotation and historical accumulation: the word "Lao" also reflects the position of this hot pot in the local food culture. It is not only a delicacy, but also a symbol bearing the memory of local culture, representing people's nostalgia and pursuit for the simple, primitive and rich hot pot experience in old Chongqing.

Different from modern new-style chafing dish: With the continuous development of chafing dish industry, in order to distinguish it from modern chafing dish which uses disposable bottom materials or pays more attention to health, rapidity and standardization, the appellation of old chafing dish emphasizes its characteristics of following tradition, originality and originality.

To sum up, the name "Old Hotpot" not only embodies its ancient production skills and taste style, but also contains profound local cultural heritage and historical significance.