Hot pot is one of the indispensable cuisines in the life of Sichuan people, and the soul of hot pot is hot pot base. In the Chengdu market, there are many different kinds of hot pot base, but which one is delicious?

The first one is spicy hot pot base. Chengdu people like to taste spicy, and this hot pot base is not only spicy, but also with some fresh and fragrant seasoning, rich in nutrients, long aftertaste. Choose a good spicy hot pot base, from persimmon pepper, pepper, bean paste, ginger and garlic and other raw materials to start, red color, attractive aroma, taste cool and spicy.

The second is clear soup hot pot base. Clear soup hot pot is best with a light base, so that the original flavor of the ingredients can be highlighted. Clear soup hot pot base is usually selected mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fresh shrimp, crushed fish and other ingredients, including bone broth, chicken broth, etc., the color is clear and delicious, not only suitable for people who like light taste, but also allows the ingredients to give full play to the flavor.

Finally, there is the Fresh Aroma Hot Pot Base. This kind of hot pot base is mainly light and fresh, mostly using fresh tofu skin, fresh lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, ginger and so on, together with some seafood, chicken slices or mutton slices and other ingredients, so that every mouthful exudes a strong aroma and flavor, which is not only tasty and delicious, but also nourishing and healthy.

In short, Chengdu has a wide variety of hot pot bases, each with its own characteristics. Choose the base that suits your taste and pair it with fresh ingredients to enjoy the food and feel the deep cultural heritage of Chengdu at the same time.