Mala Tang originated from the banks of the Yangtze River. Initially, it was boatmen and trackers who created Malatang, a simple and unique way of eating. In the Sichuan River Basin from Chengdu to the Three Gorges, due to the rapid water flow, trackers have become an indispensable sight;

While pulling tow, they piled stones on the riverside, set up earthen pots, and picked up some tree branches. Make dry firewood to make a fire, scoop out a few ladles of river water, and use local materials. If there are vegetables, put them in. If there are no vegetables, pull some wild vegetables to replenish the quantity. Then add sea pepper, Sichuan pepper and other seasonings, rinse them and eat them. It can not only satisfy your hunger, but also drive away Cold and dampness.

This way of eating quickly spread along the river because of its simplicity and ease of use. Later, the hawkers on the dock saw the business opportunities, so they modified the dishes and stoves and placed them at both ends of the burden. They shouted while walking, and the people working hard on the riverside and on the bridge became regular customers around the burden. Nowadays, Malatang has gradually moved from the riverside to the shore. This is the origin of Malatang.

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Hidden dangers of eating too much:

Since Malatang in small stalls usually uses recycled soup to cook artificial food, from raw materials to production, it is hygienic and safe. There is no guarantee. Vendors with irregular operations may also "swap" condiments and food, such as using nitrite instead of edible salt, which can easily cause food poisoning. Therefore, although the above spicy hotpot is delicious, regular consumption may lead to:

Induce esophageal cancer:

Excessively hot food is one of the main factors that induce esophageal cancer. The most popular nowadays are hot and spicy foods such as Malatang and hot pot. These overly hot and spicy foods will cause large-scale damage to the human esophagus, damage the esophageal mucosa and induce esophageal cancer.

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