Dry-Pot Hot Pot

It begins as a dry-pot dish, where fresh ingredients and over a dozen spices are stir-fried over high heat, releasing an intoxicating aroma. As the ingredients in the pot dwindle, broth is added, instantly transforming it into a bubbling hot pot. Continue to simmer vegetables, embarking on a journey from bold intensity to delicate freshness.

The taste is unforgettable. The initial bite delivers Guizhou's signature bold, spicy kick, where fermented chili paste and broad bean paste blend into a rich base flavor—spicy yet brimming with freshness. The lingering finish reveals complex layers, sometimes hinting at a fermented tang, leaving an endless aftertaste that fully captures the unrestrained essence of mountain cuisine.