mala hot pot
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Chongqing hot pot, also known as spicy hot pot or mala hotpot, is usually eaten at restaurants, but otherwise is similar to roadside malatang. Chongqing hot pot is similar to the dry stir-fried mala xiang guo (麻辣香锅) which is also eaten in restaurants.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | chilli, peppercorns, broth, sliced meats, tofu, vegetables |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | raw ingredients cooked at the table in simmering spicy broth |
| 👅Flavour & style | numbing, fiery, oily and aromatic |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | communal restaurant meal shared around a pot |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does mala hot pot come from?
mala hot pot is a dish that originated in China.
What is mala hot pot?
Chongqing hot pot, also known as spicy hot pot or mala hotpot, is usually eaten at restaurants, but otherwise is similar to roadside malatang. Chongqing hot pot is similar to the dry stir-fried mala xiang guo (麻辣香锅) which is also eaten in restaurants.