Chongqing is a famous gourmet city in China, and its spicy hotpot is even famous throughout the country. When making delicious Chongqing spicy hotpot, you need to pay attention to the following points.

First of all, it is crucial to use fresh ingredients. Spicy hot pot uses a variety of ingredients, such as beef, mutton, tofu skin, fungus, cauliflower, etc. When purchasing ingredients, be sure to check whether they are fresh and of good quality. Chopped ingredients should be prepared so that they can be quickly cooked after being put into the pot.

Secondly, making seasoning is also key. The soup base of spicy hot pot is mainly composed of more than ten kinds of ingredients such as Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, etc., which need to be mixed and matched according to a certain proportion. Compared with directly purchased hot pot base, homemade hot pot base is more hygienic and tastes better.

Finally, when cooking hot pot, remember to add less seasoning and more water. The fat of the ingredients in the hot pot will react with the alkalinity of the soup base seasonings. If the appropriate amount of water is not added, it will easily cause the ingredients to deteriorate and affect the taste. After cooking, you can adjust the spiciness and saltiness of the soup base according to your own taste.

The above are the key points for making delicious Chongqing spicy hot pot. Not only do you need to pay attention to the quality and freshness of the ingredients, but you also need to carefully prepare the soup base and take care of the details when cooking.

As long as you do these, a bowl of authentic Chongqing spicy hot pot will make you enjoy the meal and leave you with endless aftertaste!