What does an authentic Cantonese hot pot meal look like?

The following is what an authentic Cantonese hot pot should look like:

1. Hot pot base

Cantonese hot pot usually has two base options, one One is chicken soup base and the other is clear soup base. The chicken soup base is made from fresh chicken and chicken bones and is delicious, while the clear soup base is mainly made from fresh fish bones and other seafood, which is light and refreshing. Depending on personal taste and preference, you can choose one or both bases to enjoy together. 2. Ingredient selection

Cantonese hotpot focuses on the freshness and quality of ingredients. Typical choices include various meats such as beef slices, mutton slices, pork slices, seafood such as shrimps, fresh scallops, fish balls, etc., and various vegetables such as tofu, bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, etc. In addition, commonly used side dishes in Cantonese hot pot include fish skin, raw and dried noodles and other special ingredients.

3. Dips

Dips are an integral part of Cantonese hot pot. There are many choices of dipping sauces, you can choose according to your own taste. Common dipping sauces include spicy sauce, minced garlic, pepper salt, sand tea sauce, coriander hot sauce, etc. According to personal preference, you can try different blends to create your favorite flavor.

4. Cooking method

The cooking method of Cantonese hot pot is very simple. The ingredients sitting in the hot pot base are put into the hot soup and cooked. The general principle is that beef and mutton are lightly cooked, while fish and seafood can be lightly cooked. Cook vegetables for a slightly shorter time to maintain their crisp-tender texture. Everyone can control the cooking time of ingredients according to their own preferences. 5. Unique condiments

Cantonese hot pot also has some unique condiments, such as olives, bean curd, pickled lemon fish, etc. These condiments can add the aroma and taste of ingredients and enhance the overall taste of hot pot. You can try adding different seasonings according to your personal taste to enrich the taste of hot pot.

Generally speaking, Cantonese hot pot focuses on freshness and original ingredients, focusing on light and delicious flavors, highlighting the fragrance of the ingredients themselves.

By choosing your own ingredients, unique seasonings and hot pot bases, you can create different hot pot experiences according to your personal tastes, and enjoy delicious food and time with family and friends.

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