What is the origin and history of hot pot?

Origin of Hotpot: Hotpot is a traditional way of eating in China, which originated from the people and has a long history.

History:

Hot pot originated from boatmen on the riverside of Chongqing in the last century. At that time, it was mainly to scald the cows in the water, because these things were cheap. The spicy hot pot can stimulate people's appetite and eat more bowls of dry rice. (Put a picture of a tracker pulling a boat) At that time, hot pot was practiced extensively, and there was not so much stress. Mainly highlight the spicy taste, without spices.

Antique soup, it is said that there was hot pot in the Warring States period. At that time, clay pots were used, and hot pot was more common in the Song Dynasty. In Lin Hong's cookbook Shanjia Qinggong in the Southern Song Dynasty, there is an introduction about eating hot pot with friends. In the Yuan Dynasty, hot pot was introduced into Mongolia, and the boiling of beef and mutton began. Hot pot was not only popular in Qing dynasty, but also became a court dish.

Legend has it that Genghis Khan often fought outside. In order to make soldiers strong and have physical strength, he invented the method of eating mutton slices with white water. Later, the war ended, but this method was handed down. After improvement, white water and various spices were boiled into thick soup, which gradually evolved into the current hot pot.

Precautions:

Although hot pot is delicious, we should pay attention to hygiene and science when eating hot pot. First, pay attention to fresh ingredients to avoid food poisoning. Second, we must master the temperature. If the food is cooked in the pot for too long, it will lead to the destruction of nutrients and the loss of umami.

If you eat it before the heat boils, it is easy to cause digestive tract diseases. In addition, be careful not to eat it while it is hot, otherwise it will easily burn the mucosa of the mouth and esophagus.