There is charcoal in the middle under the brazier barbecue basin, and there is a separate sink around the charcoal for adding water.

The brazier barbecue was originally a folk snack in Xichang, Liangshan Prefecture. Later, it was slowly discovered by people and then put in front of the public. There is more evidence that brazier barbecue is a dietary pattern formed according to the usual eating habits of Yi people. Brazier barbecue is also called Xichang brazier barbecue or Liangshan brazier barbecue.