Chongqing Hot Pot

◎重庆市第十八中学校初2023 级31 班 巍诗淼 指导教师：黄忠雪

重庆火锅，又称毛肚火锅或麻辣火锅，系四大菜系之一的川菜系饮食，是中国传统饮食方式之一。重庆火锅起源于明末清初的重庆嘉陵江畔、朝天门等码头船工纤夫的粗放餐饮方式，其主要原料是毛肚、鸭肠、牛血或者鸭血等。

Do you know Chongqing hot pot? As a local in Chongqing,I am happy to enjoy a hot pot with my family or friends from time to time.Today, let me introduce this popular dish to you.

The origins( 起 源) of Chongqing hot pot can be traced back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.It is said that during that time, the boatmen working along the Jialing River and the Chaotianmen Wharf would cook food by boiling it in a large pot.The boatmen would add different spices and other ingredients to the hot pot.The spices are the soul of the hot pot, which can help drive away the coldness and dampness(湿气).

Nowadays, Chongqing hot pot is known for its spicy and numbing flavors(麻辣味).If you can’t stand the spicy type, you can also choose mild one or the combination of both.When you walk into a hot pot restaurant, you have a wide range of options.You can choose different meat, vegetables and other famous dishes in the restaurant.Here are a few must-try dishes such as duck blood, goose intestines(鹅肠), tripe(毛肚).Once cooked, the dishes are dipped in various sauces, offering a combination of flavors to meet your preferences.

If you want to enjoy the grand sight of eating Chongqing hot pot, you can visit two famous hot pot streets.One is located on Longtousi Donghu Nanlu, near Chongqing North Railway Station, while the other is situated in Nanshan Old Factory district.These streets serve a wide variety of hotpot dishes, attracting both locals and tourists.

For locals, Chongqing hot pot is not only a meal but also a social dining experience.It brings people together, encourages conversation, and creates a lively atmosphere.

In a word, I promise you that anyone visiting Chongqing, he will never miss this must-try dish.