Dry pot is actually one type of hot pot but differs from the traditional hot pot with soup based. The seasonings, ingredients and cooking theory are similar. But dry pot do not need the soup base, which insert the spicy further into the ingredients but not in soup bases or dipping sauce.

So, you may think that it is a simplified hot pot. Comparing with hot pot, it is easier to prepare and more fitful for making and eating at …

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Dry pot is actually one type of hot pot but differs from the traditional hot pot with soup based. The seasonings, ingredients and cooking theory are similar. But dry pot do not need the soup base, which insert the spicy further into the ingredients but not in soup bases or dipping sauce.

So, you may think that it is a simplified hot pot. Comparing with hot pot, it is easier to prepare and more fitful for making and eating at home. Surely, it is less ceremonious.

It is recorded that dry pot is originated from a mountain area in Chongqing and quite popular in Sichuan area now. Local people added mainly vegetables cooking in wok with seasonings similar to hot pot. And if any guest were home, they would add some meat, seafood, or meat bolls to make it richer.
On that base, a lot of cooks make further develop and create lots of varieties, mainly based on main ingredients used.

Generally, you can use most vegetables and meat to making dry pot. The following lists are commonly used.

https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/chinese-dry-pot/

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