Hot pot (also known as
steamboat in
Indonesia,
Singapore,
Malaysia,
Thailand, the
Philippines,
China and
Brunei), refers to several East Asian varieties of
stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Typical hot pot dishes include thinly sliced
meat,
leaf vegetables,
mushrooms,
wontons, egg
dumplings, and
seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping
sauce. Hot pot meals are usually eaten in the winter during supper time.