Haidilao Self Heating Hotpot (Chengdu Mala Hot Pot)

Haidilao Self Heating Hotpot (Chengdu Mala Hot Pot)

Chengdu Mala Hot Pot is a celebrated dish from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in China, known for its bold flavors and vibrant food culture. The term “mala” refers to the distinctive flavor profile of the hot pot, which combines “ma” (numbing) from Sichuan peppercorns and “la” (spicy) from chili peppers. This unique combination creates a deeply aromatic and sensory experience that is central to Sichuan cuisine.

The base of a Mala Hot Pot is a rich, oily, and spicy broth made with a variety of ingredients including beef tallow, vegetable oil, fresh chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger, along with an assortment of Chinese herbs and spices. The broth is simmered to develop a complex flavor that is both enticing and intensely spicy.

How to prepare your self heating Hot Pot:

(1) Separate the two bowls inside the self heating hot pot meal kit.

(2) Put all the ingredients into the inner bowl and add water to a specified line..

(3) Put the self heating pack at the bottom of the larger external bowl. Fill cold water to a specified line.

(4) Place the smaller inner bowl that has ingredients back into the external bowl. Cover it with lid. Wait for 15 minutes.

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