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Sichuan Hot Pot (Spicy and Fragrant Traditional Delicacy)

Sichuan hot pot is one of the traditional Chinese cuisines that originated in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Its history can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty, when the cold winters in Sichuan created a need for a warming food, and so the hot pot was born. The ingredients of the hot pot are mainly beef, mutton, pork, chicken, fish and shrimp, supplemented by various vegetables and soy products, and then with spicy seasonings, the aroma and flavor are delicious and popular among people.

Sichuan hot pot occupies an important position in China's food culture. It is not only a kind of food, but also a way of life. In Sichuan, it has become a way of socializing as people often get together with friends and family to eat hot pot and enjoy the food while chatting. At the same time, Sichuan hot pot is part of the culture of the Sichuan people, representing their passionate and bold, courageous and tough character.

How to make Sichuan hot pot

1. Prepare ingredients: beef, mutton, pork, chicken, fish and shrimp, tofu, vermicelli, vegetables and so on, choosing different ingredients according to personal taste.

2. Prepare seasonings: pepper, dried chili, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar and so on.

3. Heat the pan with oil, put in the pepper, dried chili, ginger, garlic and explode the aroma, add the right amount of water, put in the seasoning to boil.

4. Blanch the ingredients in the pot, fish out and serve.

5. When eating hot pot, you can dip it in different seasonings according to your personal taste, such as garlic paste, sesame sauce, sesame oil, etc.

Characteristics of Sichuan hot pot

The most important characteristic of Sichuan hot pot is numbness and spiciness, which is brought about by the peppercorns and dried chili peppers in the hot pot base. The numbness and spiciness makes it unforgettable. At the same time, Sichuan hot pot also has a fresh taste and rich nutrition, diversified ingredients and varied flavors, so that people can not eat enough at a time.

Sichuan hot pot eating tips

1. hot ingredients, pay attention to time, do not overcooked, otherwise the taste will deteriorate.

2. When eating hot pot, you can drink a bowl of soup first, which can remove the spicy flavor in your mouth and also increase the feeling of satiety.

3. When eating hot pot, you can pair it with beer or drinks, which can relieve the spicy flavor and also increase your appetite.

4. Hot pot base contains more fat, so be careful to control your intake and don't eat too much.

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Sichuan hot pot is one of the traditional Chinese cuisines, which is not only a kind of food, but also a culture. With its spicy taste, rich nutrition and diverse ingredients, Sichuan hot pot is very popular among people. While enjoying the food, it is important to control the amount of food consumed and maintain a healthy lifestyle.