I think the most delicious dishes in shabu-shabu are tofu, tripe and mutton rolls. These three kinds of dishes are very common in hot pot. The former is a vegetarian dish, while the latter two are meat dishes. They are both my favorites. Every time I go to a hot pot restaurant, I order these three dishes. In fact, in addition to these three, there are many dishes, fresh vegetables and tender meat slices, paired with spicy soup base, it is simply delicious on earth.
1. Tofu
There are many types of tofu, including fish tofu, ordinary tofu and frozen tofu. I like to eat these three. Tofu contains protein, which can replenish the body's energy. Eating more is good for the body. I have loved tofu since I was a child. Hot pot was not that popular at that time. Many people just bought hot pot base and ate it at home. When eating hot pot in winter, tofu is an essential item. Even without the spicy soup base, the pure tofu stew is very delicious. The tender and smooth texture of tofu makes people very happy every time they eat it. Especially in winter, eating a bite of stewed tofu will make your whole body warm.
2. Hairy tripe
Many people may not know that hairy tripe is actually something from the stomach of cows. It is rich in protein and fat and can be regarded as a snack. You can eat it in many dishes, such as Spicy Maodu, Maoxuewang, etc., which are more suitable for winter. When I was a kid, I would always order a plate of spicy Maoxuewang when I went to a restaurant. It tasted very comfortable. As I grew up, there were more and more hot pot restaurants, and I discovered that rinsing hairy tripe in hot pot is actually similar to having hairy blood. So every time I go to eat hot pot, I will order a plate of tripe. It is spicy, chewy and tastes particularly good.
3. Mutton rolls
Mutton rolls have become a must-have for hot pot. Many people will order a plate of mutton when eating hot pot. If you don’t eat mutton, you always feel like you’re not eating hot pot. It is best to go to some good stores so that the quality of the mutton is guaranteed. If the quality of the mutton is not good, the whole pot will be full of mutton smell, which is particularly unpleasant. You should also pay attention when eating at home and buy good quality mutton.