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Chongqing Municipality — 19th century dock workers' tradition

Chongqing Hot Pot Protocol (重庆火锅礼仪)

Chongqing Municipality — 19th century dock workers' tradition

Chongqing mala hot pot is a different animal from Sichuan hot pot — it is more intensely spicy, uses tallow (beef fat) as the cooking medium, and has a specific culture around ordering, dipping sauce preparation, and condiment etiquette. The broth base is a dense, brick-red block of fried doubanjiang, tallow, chillies, and spices that melts as the pot heats.

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