My Favourite Food: Hotpot

Hotpot is one of my favourite foods because it is warm, colourful and very social. On a cold day it feels amazing to sit around a boiling pot with friends or family, chatting while we cook our own food. I like the spicy broth with chilli and pepper, but I also enjoy a mild soup so everyone can choose what they like. You can add thin slices of meat, fresh vegetables, tofu, mushrooms and noodles. Every person controls their own chopsticks and can create a small dipping sauce with sesame, garlic or coriander. For me, hotpot is not only a meal, it is a relaxing time to slow down, share stories and enjoy simple food together.

Things I love about hotpot

Choosing different broths like spicy and non-spicy
Cooking meat, vegetables and tofu exactly how I like
Creating my own dipping sauce
Sitting with friends and talking for a long time

Photos

Hotpot with vegetables and meat in a pot