The name comes from the "bang" sound when putting ingredients into the hot pot, so it is called "antique pot". In addition, the ancients also called hot pot "game hot pot" or "antique hot pot" to highlight its unique game and historical background. In ancient times, hot pot was mainly cooked in the wild or in the court, so it was called "game hot pot"; "Antique hot pot" emphasizes its long history.

In addition, in different periods and cultures of ancient times, hot pot also had some other names. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, hot pot was called "Zhuodaoquan"; In Song Dynasty, hot pot was called "offering summer flowers" or "antique soup". In Qing dynasty, hot pot was called "game hot pot" or "antique hot pot". Different appellations reflect the unique understanding and love of the ancients for hot pot.

Introduction to hot pot history:

According to legend, there was a prototype of hot pot during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The earliest hot pot discovered so far was in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, the hot pot was a bronze tripod, which is the earliest hot pot that can be found today. It can be seen that hot pot appeared very early in China's food culture.

Accumulated China 1900 years of historical precipitation, and finally formed the hot pot we see now. No wonder hot pot is so famous! There are reasons why hot pot can last so long. First, the production is simple. Second, and most importantly, it's delicious.

Many emperors in ancient times also liked to eat hot pot. Khan Kublai Khan was very hungry before his expedition, but he was about to March, so the chef in the army thought of slicing the mutton and putting it in a pot of boiling water. This kind of meat will cook quickly. After Kublai Khan ate it, he praised it and went to war happily. When he came back from the war, he still remembered this dish, and it happened.