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Hot pot

Hot pot is like a special type of dinner party where you cook your own food at the table with all your friends or family.

First, you need a special pot that you put on a hot stove or portable burner in the center of the table.

Next, everyone chooses their favorite ingredients like meat, seafood, vegetables, noodles, and tofu.

Once you have your ingredients ready, you all pick them up with chopsticks and put them into the hot pot to cook.

The pot is filled with boiling soup broth that usually has some seasonings, like spicy or savory flavors.

As you wait for your ingredients to cook, you can chat with your friends and family and eat some snacks like dumplings or appetizers.

Once everything is cooked, you can dip your food in a special sauce like sesame or soy sauce before you eat it.

Hot pot is a really fun and social way to enjoy a delicious meal together!
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