The ancients also liked to eat hot pot, and the earliest hot pot can be traced back to the court.

In ancient times, hot pot was called "Gongge", which was one of the delicacies of emperors and nobles. According to records, as early as the Ming Dynasty, there were hot pots in the court. The way of making and eating the palace lattice is different from that of modern hot pot. Generally, it is prepared in the courtyard or banquet place, and the soup base is heated with a large copper pot and a charcoal fire.

The soup base is generally clear soup, with various precious ingredients and seasonings, such as fish, pigeon meat, abalone, eggs, sea cucumber and so on. The ingredients are boiled in a pot and then taken out for consumption. In addition to providing delicious food, Gongge hot pot also has the significance of paying attention to etiquette and enjoyment. When dining in the palace, the court nobles usually sit around the pot, taste all kinds of dishes, enjoy the food and show their status and social etiquette.

With the passage of time, hot pot gradually walked out of the palace and became a delicious food in the lives of ordinary people. Modern hot pot attracts people of all ages with its diverse tastes and rich ingredients, and has become an important dish on the table in China. Hot pot is one of the favorite foods of the broad masses of people, whether it is for heating in winter or regulating appetite in summer.

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Gongge Hot Pot is a special hot pot, which originated in Sichuan, China. It adopts a unique form of hot pot, which divides the bottom of the hot pot into squares, and each square can be filled with different seasonings and ingredients, so that everyone can choose their favorite seasonings and ingredients for cooking according to their personal tastes.

Gongge hot pot is characterized by diversification and personalization. In Gongge Hot Pot, you can choose different pot bottoms, such as clear soup, spicy food, sauerkraut and so on. Each square can be filled with different seasonings, such as pepper, pepper, garlic slices, etc., and various ingredients, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, etc., can also be added according to personal preferences. This form of hot pot provides consumers with more choices and freedom, and can be prepared according to their own tastes and preferences.

The production process of Gongge hot pot is relatively simple, just heat the bottom of the pot and put the selected seasonings and ingredients into the grid. You can choose according to your own preferences and the location of ingredients, or you can share ingredients and seasonings with your friends.

Gongge hot pot is not only very popular in Sichuan, but also gradually popularized and accepted in other areas. Its individualization and diversification make Gongge hot pot a unique and interesting hot pot experience, and also allow consumers to create their own unique hot pot taste according to their own preferences.