Sichuan Hotpot
"A boiling cauldron of Erjintiao chilies and rapeseed oil. It is a social ritual of communal sweat and survival."
जानकारी
Moderate
Vibe
Loud, Chaotic, Communal
Duration
2.5 hours
Best For
Groups
पृष्ठभूमि
Originating with river porters who used heavy spice to mask the taste of cheap offal. Chengdu style uses vegetable oil for a lighter, more aromatic fragrance than the heavy tallow of Chongqing.
स्थानीय रहस्य
"Order 'Yuan Yang' (Twin) pot—one spicy, one mushroom. Use a dipping sauce of pure sesame oil and raw minced garlic; the oil physically coats your esophagus to block capsaicin burn."
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Savory street noodles served with a pool of chili oil, soy sauce, and minced pork hidden at the bottom of the bowl.