Haidilao, I'm sure all you foodies who love spicy hot pot know what it is. Yes, Haidilao Hot Pot is a famous Sichuan-style hot pot restaurant. Its fame comes from its unique hot pot base recipe, but what's even more widely known is its thoughtful and attentive service! When the weather is freezing cold, dipping a pot of spicy and numbing Sichuan hot pot is pure bliss! However, there are some precautions we need to be aware of when eating at Haidilao!
1. Many people, when eating hot pot, often pursue a fresh and tender texture and only cook the ingredients for a very short time. This eating habit is very unhygienic. A better way is to first put the meat in the pot, cook it until it's about 50-60% done, then add the vegetables. After the broth comes back to a boil, cook for another half a minute before starting to enjoy the delicious food.
2. The temperature of hot pot broth can often reach 120°C. Eating it as soon as it's taken out of the pot can easily scald the mouth, tongue, esophagus, or stomach lining. For people who suffer from oral conditions such as oral leukoplakia or lichen planus, the chance of recurrence can be several times higher. In severe cases, it can even induce esophageal cancer.
3. Don't drink beer just to cool down. The practice of alternating between hot and cold food and drink can also easily damage the gastrointestinal tract.