Do you know what dish is the most popular in the cold winter in China? Hot pot(火锅) is many Chinese people's favorite.
No matter in the north or in the south, people all like hot pot very much and every place has its local specials. For example, people in Sichuan like hot dish in it. However, Guangdong hot pot is famous for its freshness. Usually, there is a metal hot pot in the middle of table. When the soup in the pot is kept simmering(慢煮), dishes are put into the pot. Beef, mutton, fish and vegetables are the main dishes. It is very popular in winter because it can keep the dishes warm all the time. During the Spring Festival, friends and family members have a special meal — hot pot. Also, they chat(聊天) happily. It is a good way to relax.
There is also hotpot in England, but what are the differences? Hotpot is NOT hot pot. China has hot pot in two words but English hotpot is written in one word. The main dishes of English hotpot are simple. They are meat, potatoes and onions. People put it in the oven(烤箱) all day in a heavy pot on a low heat. It is easy to cook.
Chinese hot pot tastes delicious, and English hotpot tastes fine. Which do you like, hot pot or hotpot?
