I learned of them as “nabe parties” (short for “nabemono”, which is Japanese hot pot) but many different East and Southeast Asian countries have their own types of hot pot.
It’s a communal style of eating where you share a broth and cook your various ingredients together as you go, usually with some sort of dipping sauce. Generally super healthy and nutritious, but it depends on what ingredients you like.
What’s a hot pot party? Like everyone brings a dish type thing?
I learned of them as “nabe parties” (short for “nabemono”, which is Japanese hot pot) but many different East and Southeast Asian countries have their own types of hot pot.
It’s a communal style of eating where you share a broth and cook your various ingredients together as you go, usually with some sort of dipping sauce. Generally super healthy and nutritious, but it depends on what ingredients you like.
Here are some examples: https://tidbitsmag.com/7-different-styles-of-hotpot/
That sounds freaking awesome, I appreciate you learning me something today
You should try it! You don’t really need anything special beyond a portable burner to put in the middle of table.
You can also eat it solo, which I often do with just a few ingredients as opposed to going all out with lots of options for people.