When making hot pot, sliced meat is an indispensable ingredient. When cooking the meat, pay attention to the following points: The fresher the meat slices, the better. If the meat slices are stored for too long, their nutritional value will be significantly lost. Fresh meat should be sliced thinly; if the slices are too thick, it is difficult to kill parasite eggs during cooking, and cooking for too long will also lead to nutrient loss. Cooking the meat for too short a time. Generally speaking, thin slices of meat should be boiled in the pot for about 1 minute until the color changes from bright red to grayish-white before they can be eaten.
In addition, when eating hot pot, you should also note: Lamb should not be eaten with vinegar because lamb is considered "heaty" and helps to replenish qi and tonify the deficiency. Vinegar contains protein, sugar, vitamins, acetic acid, and various organic acids; its nature is sour and warm, helping to reduce swelling and invigorate blood. It should be paired with "cold" natured foods and is not suitable to be eaten with lamb. When drinking white liquor, it is not advisable to eat beef because beef is sweet and warm, which helps to replenish qi and add to the "heat." White liquor is a very "warm" substance; pairing it with beef is like adding fuel to the fire, which can easily cause gum inflammation.
Furthermore, when eating hot pot, one should also pay attention to a balance between meat and vegetables, and remember to eat some fruit after the meal. The hot pot broth contains high levels of sodium and potassium ions, so people with kidney disease or high blood pressure should avoid it. When eating hot pot, you should pay attention to five major taboos:
One, avoid using the hot pot immediately after it has been unused for a period of time. Because after a copper hot pot has been unused for a while, the inner surface will undergo a chemical reaction with water and oxygen, forming a layer of green copper rust, which is basic copper acetate or copper sulfate. Both of these chemicals are toxic. If not thoroughly wiped off before use, the copper rust will dissolve into the food. Consuming a certain amount of copper rust can usually cause poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Therefore, before using the hot pot, be sure to wipe it with a cloth dipped in vinegar, add some salt, and scrub it thoroughly to wash off the copper rust completely. [China Cuisine]
Two, avoid eating raw food. Some people eat hot pot for a tender texture and consume meat and vegetables before they are fully cooked, which is very unhygienic. Raw meat, raw fish, or seafood should be cooked first before adding vegetables, and they should be eaten only after they are cooked to fully kill any bacteria or parasite eggs they may carry. However, vegetables should not be cooked for too long to avoid destroying their nutrients.
Three, avoid eating food that is too hot. Fresh food just taken from the hot pot should not be put directly into the mouth. It should be placed in a bowl to cool down slightly before eating to avoid scalding the esophageal mucosa, causing ulcers or blisters in the mouth. If you often eat food that is too hot, it will also damage the taste buds on the tongue, reduce taste function, affect appetite, and overly hot food can also cause dental and upper digestive tract diseases.
Four, avoid being too spicy. Some people put too much chili, garlic, onion, and other seasonings in their hot pot, which can cause certain damage to the gastric mucosa. People suffering from tuberculosis, hemorrhoids, gastritis, and duodenal ulcers should especially eat less.
Five, avoid leaving leftover dishes and soup in the hot pot overnight. Leftover dishes and soup overnight will also contain excessive copper oxides, which can easily cause poisoning after consumption. In mild cases, it can lead to dizziness and nausea; in severe cases, it can cause damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Bitter Melon and Coconut Hot Pot
Nourishing and Slimming Hot Pot
Seafood Congee Hot Pot
Ice Cream Hot Pot
Vegetarian Hot Pot
Refreshing Beef Ball Hot Pot