How to Hot Pot: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide!

Hotpot isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. From choosing the perfect broth to cooking your ingredients just right, there’s an art to doing hotpot like a pro. In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know—what to order, how to build the perfect dipping sauce, and the dos and don’ts of hotpot etiquette. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned foodie, this is your ultimate guide to making the most of your next hotpot feast. Let’s dig in! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through the links below at no additional cost to you. Favorite Soup Bases (Non-spicy): Haidilao Hot Pot Soup -- Tomato 200g https://amzn.to/3RNlUdj Little Sheep Hot Pot Soup Base Plain Flavor (2 Pack, Total of 260g) https://amzn.to/4uySU7H Favorite Soup Bases (Spicy): Mongolian Hot Pot Soup Base - (Hot / Spicy (8.29 Oz)) https://amzn.to/4u50MwJ Favorite Sauces: FLYBYJING Xtra Spicy Sichuan Chili Crisp: Premium Chili Oil w/Crunchy Garlic and Shallots - Spicy, Savory, Vegan, Sugar Free Hot Sauce - Good on Noodles, Proteins, Veggies & Anything, 6oz (Pack of 1) https://amzn.to/4dK84Qm Bullhead Barbecue Sauce https://amzn.to/3PLMkLR Equipment: Zojirushi EP-PBC10 Gourmet d'Expert Electric Skillet, EP-PBC10HC https://amzn.to/4aeZvvR Sonya 5.1 L Electric Dual-Sided Shabu Shabu & Mongolian Hot Pot – Stainless Steel, Large Capacity for Family Meals & Hot Pot Parties https://amzn.to/4uus0xK Geiserailie 6 Pieces Hot Pot Kit Strainer Scoops Stainless Steel 2.5 Inch Mini Spider Strainer Skimmer Pasta Mesh Spoon Asian Skimmer Spoon Ladle with Handle for Home (Black) https://amzn.to/42ZkcIf For my Cantonese channel:    / @midnightkitchen-cantonese   Art: Snow & Leaf https://instagram.com/snowandleaf?igs... Music: How It Began, Blue Skies and Summer Smiles by Silent Partner