TOP 2 Things to do in CHENGDU CHINA (Insane Szechuan Hot Pot !!!)

thinly sliced meat

🥗Healthier: lean chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean chicken reduces fat while maintaining protein.

seafood

🥗Healthier: fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still nutritious.

dipping sauces

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

Arrive at Lu Hot Pot restaurant in Chengdu.

Get a number for seating and order beer.

Observe the preparation of garlic and coriander dip with sesame oil.

Receive a menu to select ingredients for the hot pot.

Wait for the food to arrive while enjoying beer.

Observe the arrival of the hot pot with a large amount of chilies and oil.

Watch as the broth heats up and the oil melts down.

Identify the various ingredients on the table including beef, stuffed roast, shredded potatoes, and vegetables.

Discuss the mala base of the hot pot and its meaning (numbness and spiciness).

Begin cooking the beef in the hot pot and discuss etiquette.

Adjust the heat of the pot as needed.

Add root vegetables like lotus root to the pot for longer cooking.

Show the beef stomach lining and discuss its texture and cooking time.

Cook the beef stomach lining for about 30 seconds to avoid chewiness.

Taste the beef stomach lining and share opinions on its flavor.

Cook lotus root and tofu for about 3 minutes in the broth.

Use a ladle to retrieve cooked ingredients from the pot.

Taste the seaweed and beef, sharing thoughts on their flavors.

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