What is hot pot?
Q: What is hot pot?
A: Hot pot is a popular food throughout China that involves a pot of boiling water, often with chili oil inside, where people put in whatever food they like to boil.
Q: What kind of foods are often cooked in hot pot?
A: Thin slices of meat, starches, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles are often cooked in hot pot.
Q: Where can hot pot restaurants be found?
A: Hot pot restaurants can be found in many places in China.
Q: Is hot pot only popular in China?
A: Hot pot's popularity is increasing in other countries, as well.
Q: What are Chengdu and Chongqing known for in regards to hot pot?
A: Chengdu and Chongqing hot pot are especially well-known throughout China and worldwide.
Q: What is the dish called in Japanese?
A: The dish is called shabu-shabu in Japanese.
Q: Is there always chili oil in hot pot?
A: Chili oil is often included in hot pot, but not always.
