We GOT IN TROUBLE in CHINA... 🇨🇳 (How is THIS even LEGAL here?)

This is the day we got in trouble in China for being too adventurous. It was our first time trying the famous Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot in Chengdu, China and we were left wondering how this is even legal? lol
Alright, aside from being too spicy it did pack a lot of flavour and it was very delicious. We can not wait to try the hot pot again, hopefully not as spicy next time.
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[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Would you try this? 😮

[@dorom-fx9hu]

你们吃了又辣又热的火锅之后再吃冰的会拉肚子 You will have diarrhea if you eat ice after eating spicy and hot hot hot pot.

[@JoelBergmark]

You need someone to show you how to eat it, the sauses still isnt right :)

[@Aminta168塔罗]

🤔 how much did you pay for the Hot pot? I heard it's been paid like 2759 yuan?(Two thousand seven hundred and fifty nine yuan) I hope that I just heard wrong😮

[@emilyyang8225]

How much did you pay for this meal (hot pot)? I heard ￥2579？

[@emilyyang8225]

@@Aminta168塔罗 , I heard ￥2579. Something wrong. It should not be the correct amount for a meal like that.

[@cohrinliu8929]

Those two small cans of oil are sesame oil. It's a dipping sauce. It was used to reduce the spiciness. It’s a pity that you didn’t use it in the end. If you eat hot pot again in the future, you can choose the other pot with multiple choice of flavors.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

I think by the end we definitely needed it 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@dorom-fx9hu]

​@@sunkissedbucketlistAfter you ate the spicy and hot hot pot and ate something so icy, did you have diarrhea?

[@deddygiririndjani635]

In China No homeless people, No tend homeless people, No graffiti, No scam on the street, No robbery,.. its safe & peacefull❤

[@yoingen]

There are graffiti in some places, and some children are very fond of American street culture. I'm disgusted by the messy paintings on the clean walls.

[@GL-iv4rw]

Westerners like BBCNN and serpentza say otherwise.

[@monacolita9999]

There is scam on the street, this is true. I am not talking about this specifically to accuse China, I just feel that this matter cannot be avoided anywhere.

[@kennykhoo1689]

​@@monacolita9999true.. No matter where you are there are definitely the negative side of it but just how manageable it is that's matter the most. Believe the China government is on the right path where they are working for the people and it's hard to say for some or most of the democratic country that supposedly represent the people but in truth working for the lobbyist... Sad but true

[@user-nv5ix3ib5b]

there are homeless but not many

[@LeeR2d251]

Hot pot dipping sauces in different parts of China are also different. Beijing's hot pot is sesame sauce, Sichuan is sesame oil and garlic. Keep going love you guys video！

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

So many sauces to choose hehe 😛

[@sct4040]

My husband is allergic to sesame. 😮

[@achtungbaby2009]

​Some of the sauces are to be combo mix and match. Like some chilis with some garlic some soya sauce some peanuts and Abit of sesame oils. ​@@sunkissedbucketlist

[@TheJadedSkeptic]

@@sunkissedbucketlist should have just copied what the person caught in your video was making for a dipping sauce.

[@ariesjericho]

Sesame oil dip in the video should go with the beef tallow hot pot.

[@AJ24-ww2jo]

The hot pot will taste better if you mix your dipping sauce. Black vinegar will lessen the spiciness. You can add cilantro, green onion, garlic to your black vinegar and sesame oil.

[@anzijian4602]

that sename oil is the dipping sauce！！！ Mixing that garlic+cilantro+green onion will be great

[@chanchan-bv6so]

Yes, mixing them altogether will make the dipping sauce much more delicious.

[@lidoire912]

YES! The excess spiciness will be dissolved in the sesame oil, so it won't taste particularly spicy, and it will also increase the aroma of the sesame oil.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We tried all the sauces this time lol 😂

[@chanchan-bv6so]

​@@sunkissedbucketlist Mix / blend them in one bowl next time, making a much more delicious dipping sauce.

[@user-gl9uv7de3s]

@@sunkissedbucketlist Sichuan hot pot dip variety, they will not modulate can ask the waiter to help modulate.

[@babybibil4556]

i'm glad that you decide to go around china not just in one city. i hope you have time to visit yunnan and xinjiang

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We are certainly going to visit different cities 🤩

[@ITeachChinese]

When eating local hot pot in Sichuan, you should choose whether it is spicy or not, because the spicy food of Sichuan people is the same as the spicy food of outsiders😂. If you choose medium spicy, it is very spicy. Usually there is the kind of hot pot that is half spicy and half non-spicy, and they don’t put chili pepper in the soup on the non-spicy side. People who don't like spicy food can pick up the meat from the spicy soup side and rinse it in non-spicy soup, so that it won't taste so spicy. The condiments you choose at the condiment table need to be stirred with the sesame oil given to you by the waiter, the meat needs to be dipped in the condiments when taken out of the hot pot. This is more traditional.

[@jpnicholls888]

Yes I agree with you. They should have choosen the half spicy and half non spicy soup base.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏻

[@akunskywalker9914]

OMG! Local people usually order light spicy, medium spicy is really strong! Normally we add garlic, green onion, cilantro and that little bottle of oil together , maybe some oyster sauce as dipping sauce to cooling down and de-spicy food. DIPPING SAUCE is SOUL! Hope your guys enjoy 😂 maybe try it again in the right way please. Love your video!

[@butterfingers8]

Noodles should be eaten near the end of the meal because the broth will be at it's most flavourful and it will soak up all that goodness and also you don't get full from the carbs too early

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

That’s smart! 😂

[@user-rg6md7ic7z]

😂真的吗

[@drbanana4993]

u guys are about to hit 100k subs... Fricken amazing.COME ON!!!!!!!!

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Let’s goooooo !!!! 🤩🤩

[@TheJadedSkeptic]

doing the dipping sauces all wrong. It's never a singular thing. There different varieties of mixtures. Even the sesame sauce type you still want a bit of soy, green onions and other ingredients all mixed together. In the soy base one, should use soy, vinegar, splash of sesame oil, green onion, garlic, chili's, cilantro, sacha sauce or beef sauce they seem to call it there.

[@chanchan-bv6so]

Yes. Really hope they had mixed everything together and that would definitely make the dipping sauce much more delicious.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Oh no, we thought we did it right this time 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jasonmugridge]

"cilantro" you mean coriander lol

[@TheJadedSkeptic]

@@jasonmugridge In the U.S., cilantro refers to the leaves and stems, while coriander refers to the dried seeds. lol It's the same plant/herb

[@NoohCee]

Also, each individual has their preferred proportion, though sesame oil, sesami sause, and vinegar are the main ingredient for most.

[@multipolarworldtoday]

All of your other comments are good. You all are getting better at hot pot eating except for the dipping sauce part. It is super common for hot pot eaters to blend a variety of the sauces and condiments into a bowl and stir it up. Subsequently, you take the meats, seafood, noodles, vegetables, etc and dip the food into your blended sauces. For example, I will add the following sauces and condiments into my bowl; peanut sauce, sesame sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, and chili peppers and stir thoroughly. If I am feeling more adventurous, I will crack a raw egg into my dipping bowl as well. Enjoy Chengdu and your panda video was cool. Finally, try go and see the Avatar movie inspired park.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Yay! Thanks haha! For our 2nd time, it was still a good meal to eat. We’re learning more for our next trip to eat hot pot too 😉

[@weijiaCAI]

You've reminded me of my first hot pot experience in Chongqing ten years ago. Back then, a few of us from Guangdong didn't know how to eat it properly, just like you in the video. We directly ate food from the spicy pot, which was extremely hot. We couldn't handle the spice at all. Later, a local classmate showed us the right way to eat. I noticed they provided you with two small bottles of oil, which you can use to make a dipping sauce-garlic, green onions, and small chili peppers... mix according to your taste, and definitely add the oil at the end. Stir it up, take the food out of the spicy pot, and dip it in the sauce you just made; it won't be as spicy then. Next time, you might want to try the 'Yuan Yang' pot, which is half spicy and half not, allowing you to enjoy different flavors in one hot pot meal.

[@Hacksilber]

什么酷刑😅广东仔的地狱特殊关卡，麻辣地狱

[@heningwang2326]

So lovely you guys!! Sichuan hotpot dipping sauce is mainly made up of sesame oil with minced garlic (you can also add oyster oil to make the dipping sauce more flavored and salt). And each material's cooking time is different. Especially the goose/duck intestine just needs several seconds (you can remember the “formula”: put the intestine seven times in and out the pot alternatively) and the texture will be just fine!!

[@jpnicholls888]

Hi guys thank you for sharing your adventures there in Sichuan. I am glad you are enjoying the city. Regarding the hot pot you should have ordered the pot with half spicy soup base and half non spicy. I am sure it will be much better for you. For me the dipping sauce is the key, if you mix the right ingredients together the hotpot will be more delicious.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for the tips! 😊

[@ptiz6231]

In sichuan style hotpot, that sesame oil is supposed to base your dipping sauce, in that oil you can add greens and flavors. Capsaicin is more soluble in oil, so the sesame oil washes off the hotness. You are tough without it😂

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Maybe we will have better luck next time 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@stefenleung]

Trying hotpot in Sichuan Chengdu, BRAVE!!!! grats u2 survived. I know the custom is various from different places but in general you can require to add water to the pot when the soup becoming too thick or too condense. That can help the spiciness.

[@jpnicholls888]

They could have choosen the pot to be half spicy and half non spicy soup base.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Haha thanks! 🤩

[@chaojiang3053]

It's so good to have such adventure with someone instead of being alone.

[@anuochang9708]

Thank you for sharing this video. China's culinary culture is very rich, and trying Chinese food takes time. I hope to meet locals in the future and share with you how to eat hot pot

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks ☺️

[@YongLi-np3wg]

You guys are brave. Next time make sure you ask for dual section pot (yuanyang guo) which has spicy and non-spicy section.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Yes that would also be good 😊

[@cashliang4100]

The good part of the Hotpot is that you can do the source your favorite taste. Totally customized.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

That’s so good 👍🏻

[@yellowsheeps]

Once the hot pot boils, turn down the heat to low (knob for burner should be off to the side) otherwise the broth (vapour) evaporates too quickly and the broth becomes too rich (spicy, salty etc..). Avoid adding hot water as it water downs the taste of all the foods you cooked in the broth.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for your tips 😊

[@aaronvin9667]

Love you guys and the content!!!watched all of your videos on bilibili and come here to watch again as always😎little tip traveling in China: feel free to ask several locals or the waiters/waitress the authentic way to eat the food once you have questions. After all the foods are very different from what you’re used to. It’ll be too late and a pity to know the proper way from the comment😕😂 And lastly hope you guys have a wonderful trip 🎉🎉

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Ah thanks so much!! We really appreciate it. Yes , everything is different and we’re learning our way through all the delicious food adventures 😊

[@weizhu5603]

Very proud of you two. You can definitely do better next time since there are lots of comments here telling you how you can make hot pot taste better😋

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Haha thanks! Yep next time we will be giving you the lesson on how to eat it 😉😂

[@touchtechnician643]

We have Mixue in our neighborhood and was just ignoring it until I saw from your channel that it is your favorite. So I went to the store and tried one of their milkteas and boy it was delish! What's more, it is super affordable! I'm not thanking you because I might have a new addiction brewing. Lol.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Hahaha oops! Well now you can at least be happily addicted 😉😂

[@lsmisc]

Hats off to you guys for trying medium spicy! Even though I was born and raised in Chengdu, but I've lived in the US for the past decade and can't handle medium spicy anymore. I used to love extra spicy.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

That medium spicy is NEXT LEVEL 😂😂

[@fuxuanzhang4944]

Hi, there are many flavors of hot pot in China, and the taste will be completely different depending on the region. There are Beijing original hot pot, Guangdong seafood hot pot, Sichuan spicy hot pot, Chongqing spicy hot pot, and there are many more that I can’t count all of them. I hope I can try them all if I have the opportunity. When I was watching your video, I was eating Sichuan spicy hot pot in Beijing.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We’d love to give some different types a try 😊

[@xiangfu8313]

You guys are so brave! Even though most locals, like me, only eat mildly spicy hot pot (and often choose a split pot with half spicy and half non-spicy). Additionally, locals must use sesame oil as a dipping sauce for hot pot, which is the small jar in front of you. I hope you have an even better hot pot experience next time.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We love trying out new things and this was definitely a great experience 🥰

[@jamesreese4170]

My first experience with Hot Pot was in Chengdu. Absolutely loved it. Thankfully we went with a guide and she ordered for us. Im not entirely sure what all we ate, but it was amazing. Went twice more before we left. One had an opera show too while we ate. Was so fun.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Ah that’s amazing! We should go with a local too haha! Glad you all enjoyed 😊

[@pablogoldenberg9159]

The people look cheerful and happy. It seems like they had no threats or problems. It seems like everyone is there somehow problems resolved. It is a friendly perplejo. It is a peaceful people . They are always smiling. Very good report. Thanks a lot from Chile 🇨🇱 24:49

[@oowhatwaitoowhatwait]

I‘m studying in Chongqing. As everyone knows Chongqing people eat spicy food. Some Chongqing chefs combine Sichuan cuisine and western food. I ate Yunnan chicken fir fungus pizza and chicken fried rice with rattan pepper yesterday. That taste is really fantastic!!! I hope you will have a chance to try it out in Chongqing❤（My English is not very good😢）

[@marytsoi2503]

I enjoy all your videos both of you are so positive. I love you both enjoying everything you eat. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thank you ☺️

[@AJ24-ww2jo]

You should try Bing Fen. Bing Fen is the essential Sichuan summer dessert. Traditionally made from the seeds of Nicandra physalodes, topped with sugar syrup, nuts, and dried fruits. Also bing fen varies in different regions/cities. Blondie in China is an Australian living in China and she loves bing fen.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Sounds great! 😊

[@BoTao-ut2sc]

There are several types of hotpot, Sichuan hotpot, Beijing Hotpot, Mushroom hotpot in Yunnan province, Chaoshan beef hotpot in Guangdong province, and seafood hotpot in Fujian province, with different ingredients and flavors. They are very yummy:) It's an enjoyment to watch your hotpot video!

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for the info! 😊

[@seeker13788]

Here's a secret to eating hotpot that most Chinese assume everyone knows: vinegar helps neutralizes the spiciness. If you need help dealing with the heat from the chillies, use more vinegar in your dip. Of course, it also depends on what dip you're using. As usual, love your video.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We had no idea about this until our waitress told us! Thanks for sharing too 😊

[@brucewayne9442]

@@sunkissedbucketlist 我个人解决辣度的办法是用咸的或甜的东西盖住辣味 我个人喜欢牛肉酱xo酱沙茶酱之类的咸味酱 酸甜酱或是甜面酱也很喜欢 把他们混合在一起 这样就变成不止辣味的复合味

[@JONATHANZHONG-dp6fe]

The Jiuzhaigou Valley in western Sichuan Province is highly recommended！The scenery there is gorgeous:D

[@Suoan0122]

It is suggested that bloggers can take screenshots and convert dollars every time they pay, which can help people who come to China to have a preliminary understanding.

[@nationalforesthiawatha6120]

In Sichuan, the least spicy option is already spicy enough. No need to go for medium or the most.

[@jennylee3114]

Enjoy watching it so much!

[@KinWong-uw5xz]

Love your videos...from Sydney.

[@acs2777]

Can i ask you what is the brand & name of that food truck that shows up at 0:17 second in the beginning of the video ? It seems to be able to handle hot food and stuff and a simplifed version of a food van.. , would appreciate to kknow if you ever cross one of thoose again. Thank for amazing content.

[@stellali2598]

It’s so impressive that you guys mastered how to cook those meat even it’s the first time of having sichuan hotpot!

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Ah thanks! It was so delicious 😋

[@fanye5849]

The preparation of hot pot dipping sauce is very important. Usually the hot pot is very hot, and the dipping sauce can quickly cool down without burning your mouth. If the hot pot is too spicy, the dipping sauce can also reduce the spiciness. Usually the dipping sauce varies from person to person, but usually there are sesame paste, fermented bean curd juice, chives, minced garlic, chopped green onions and other seasonings.

[@RP-mm9ie]

Thanks a lot for your update!

[@greentraveler4114]

Can I know how much did you pay for the hotpot 18:01, I am just concerned the stuff may made a mistake coz I hear th annoucement of price. It happened to me as well when I sending money to friend, usually I confused with the dot and comma, for example 206,30 and 206.30 they are absolutely different but sometime easily mistake. I enjoyed a lot of your videos and you guys personalities are amazing.

[@liuniuniu23]

没弄错，是别人的支付声音，语音播报的是农商银行收款2579元，然后才听到他扫上码的dingding声

[@user-hl6fz5yb5l]

四川火锅对于外国人来说可能会太辣了，即便是中国人也有很多人忍受不了这种辣度，下次你们可以试一下其他锅底和酱料❤

[@nameispepsi]

Wooooooo a new video just dropped I’m excited 🎉🎉🎉 I’m craving for that hotpot tho😍

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

It was delicious 😋

[@WHYyy2022]

To eat hot pot, you need to take some of the water from the bottom of the pot and put it in, and then dilute the sesame paste into a dip, and into the sauce, or don't add the sesame paste. Direct chilli coriander so on add clear soup pot bottom of the water soak, rinse cooked food put in dip to eat.

[@worldpeace3753]

Amazing food 🥘, you guys really enjoying.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Yes we are 😊

[@user-wi8od6xx8e]

the traditional way to eat sichuan hotpot is using the sesame oil with green oil and garlic as the dip. it can cool down the food and make it less spicy.

[@N0T1me2Waste]

As a Chinese who regularly eats home-made hot pot, I can responsibly tell you that sesame sesame is not for direct use.sesame sauce needs to add garlic chive flower sauce and the Red pickled tofu sauce is the best choice

[@user-ut9uw6we6v]

You two are brave enough to try this. Luckily you are still in good shape after such spicy hotpot, marvellous!!!

[@ICEMAN_GT]

😮😮 So brave, so adventurous!! 👍👍

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

That’s our middle name 😉🤣

[@GoodWellsom-rh4wd]

try Haidilao. it is a very popular hotpot chain restaurant. for the sauce, you should mix soy sauce, scallions, minced garlic, seseme oil, and some optional beef sauce.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for the tips 😊

[@user-pg5rt7ju4f]

should have short video that can be picked up any phones; even better, there are choices to watch

[@ivyshy98]

you guys are brave, I'm not sure I would dare on organs 😁. I think there's also a mistranslation on the 'butter'. those chunks should be beef lard rendered down and filtered to remove impurities. I'm sure you will get dozens of ways on how to eat but one thing about chinese food in general is just eat how you enjoy it so don't worry about being proper or anything like that 😉. like with the dipping sauce, just try different combos until you find one that is gold.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Hahah it was very spicy at the end! Thanks so much for explaining. This was only our 2nd time ever trying Hot Pot 😊

[@DawnCumberbatch-mi6vi]

Welcome to Chengdu!!! &will you come to Chongqing if you want? just need to take a 1 hour trip by our high-speed train~( most people think the hotpot in CQ is even better than CD haha ) ps. if you what to eat the spicy hotpot again you can mix the sesame oil with other sauces and dip your food in the mixture, that's delicious.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sulivanchow3694]

Hotpot is a unique Chinese cuisine, and the differences between hotpots from various regions are significant. However, the basic composition remains the same, consisting of a soup base, meat, and dipping sauce. These are the fundamental elements of hotpot. Generally, meat only needs to be cooked in the soup for 10-30 seconds, while vegetables require a longer cooking time. The Sichuan hotpot you tried is famous for its spiciness, a challenge even for some Chinese people. Currently, the mainstream hotpots in China include Beijing hotpot (mutton hotpot), Sichuan hotpot (spicy hotpot), and Chaoshan hotpot (beef hotpot). In addition, there are also some regionally popular hotpots across the city. Beijing hotpot is characterized by its water base. The meat are very fresh, unseasoned sliced lamb or beef. The choice of vegetables tends to be more cabbage and tofu. The traditional dipping sauce is seasoned sesame paste. With Northern hotpot, you can enjoy the tenderness of meat and vegetables, and the rich sesame paste complements the light flavor of the hotpot. Sichuan hotpot is renowned for its intense spiciness. The soup base is made with a large amount of beef tallow, chili peppers, and spices. The meat is mainly marinated beef and animal offal. Because the soup base is very spicy, the traditional dipping sauce for Sichuan hotpot consists of sesame oil, garlic mince, and a small amount of salt. This dipping sauce reduces the spiciness and enhances the richness of the food's flavor. As Taz mentioned, it's a terrible choice to pair Sichuan hotpot with sesame paste. The reason why there is sesame paste on the dipping sauce table is that some Sichuan hotpot restaurants now also offer a non-spicy Northern-style soup base. In fact, you can choose a hotpot with half spicy soup base and half clear soup base. Chaoshan hotpot originates from the southeast of China. The soup base is usually a clear broth made from beef and beef bones. The meat mainly consists of beef and the locally characteristic beef balls. The traditional dipping sauce is seasoned soy sauce. The cooking time for Chaoshan hotpot's meat is very short, usually only 8-12 seconds, while the cooking time for beef balls is about 5 minutes. The elastic texture and light freshness are the characteristics of Chaoshan hotpot. Before enjoying the hotpot, it is also an important part of Chaoshan hotpot to pair it with a small amount of fried garlic and celery bits to taste the beef broth. In addition, there are also the rich and flavorful Guangdong pepper pork belly and chicken hotpot, the rice soup seafood hotpot with rice soup as the base, the coconut chicken hotpot from Hainan Island, and the sour and spicy hotpot with fermented soup base from Guizhou, which are also quite representative.

[@philipemery5503]

Visited Chong Quing in March. An amazing city and tried the local food and discovered how good the Hot Pot is. You can vary how spicy you want it.

[@jorogers4662]

That dessert reminded me of halo halo - I was shouting mix mix!!!

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Yessss!!! Taz is missing Halo Halo 😂😂

[@lindaramos3325]

Hi guys, that looked so yummy. The ice cream cone was even better. Take care

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Yes it was! The ice cream was a great way to finish a good foodie adventure 😊

[@ruiyang6384]

my favorite dipping sauce combo will be 1 Can of Sesame oil+ 2 spoon of garlic mince+ 1 spoon of oyster sauce+ 1 spoon of soy sauce+ 2 spoon of Vinger+ lots of coriander. the sesame oil will reduce the spicy level and rest of ingredients will brings more flavour of whatever u dip in with. Every time when I am watching foreigner eating hotpot with wrong dipping sauce, I feel that the whole experience of hotpot is not perfect, I really wish those restaurant staff able to helps them more.

[@jpnicholls888]

That’s true. The key to good hot pot is the dipping sauce.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for sharing!! We can try this next time 😊👍🏻

[@user-nv5ix3ib5b]

I am a Chinese, I never dare to try Sichuan hotpot in my life~

[@dorom-fx9hu]

越辣越好吃

[@yunjuyishi]

As a Chinese，I tried when I was young. never had the courage to try again.

[@cruisel7584]

可以点鸳鸯锅，其中一锅是不辣的。

[@huiyuchina8594]

@@dorom-fx9hu 好吃个p

[@Roger-620]

@@huiyuchina8594 辣就像抽烟喝酒一样，有点刺激也容易上瘾

[@clarissagafoor5222]

We have a couple of spicy hot pot restaurants here in Hong Kong, called Little Sheep. My kids love spicy hot pot - I can even breathe the air in the restaurants because spicy!! And it's actually not as much as the original in China😂😅

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Oh wow really! We’d love to try it again haha 😛

[@Lionheart-jq7uz]

The sesame oil is used to make the sauce for you to dip the food...😄 The typical sauce for Sichuan Hot Pot is: half bowl of garlic + one spoon of oyster sauce 蚝油 + some onion + some coriander + one or two spoons of vinegar + sesame oil until cover all the ingredients. And then mix them. It could relief the pain caused by chili and very delicious.

[@DipeiHe-bw1qc]

Sichuan hot pot is my favorite meal, yummy!!! When you checked the bill out, I heard the speaker says someone was charged RMB2,579, was that for your meal? I would never expect that expensive, since you did not order anything particularly as I can see in the video. Spend RMB2,579 in Chengdu, that’s actually for 30 people to have a good meal together.

[@jonathancui1658]

lol Sichuan hotpot spice level is too overwhelming for an Englishman/Englishwoman. It’s so brave of you trying it out tho. The bottled sesame oil when added into your sauce will help mitigate the spiciness. Generally I’ll have one bowl of garlic+sesame oil plus another bowl of pure sesame sauce(the northern style such as those you normally get in Beijing) so that I can have two different flavors. There’s no fixed ways to enjoy a hotpot meal. Hotpot is all about freestyling, be your own little chef. So every hotpot experience should be an adventure!

[@XINLI-lz3im]

Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China is a memoir by British food writer Fuchsia Dunlop, first published in 2008. The book recounts Dunlop's experiences learning and tasting Sichuan cuisine in China from 1994 to 2004. Dunlop meticulously documents her passion for Sichuan cuisine and her exploration of Chinese food culture. She transforms from a British girl with no knowledge of Chinese food into an internationally recognized Sichuan cuisine expert. The book not only introduces the various dishes and ingredients of Sichuan cuisine but also explores the historical, cultural, and social contexts behind the cuisine. Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper received critical acclaim upon publication. It has been praised as "a classic work on Chinese food," "a deep and engaging exploration of Chinese food culture." The book has also won numerous awards, including the UK National Book Critics Award and the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Cookbook. Here are some of the key themes of the book: Dunlop's experiences learning Sichuan cuisine in Sichuan An introduction to the various dishes and ingredients of Sichuan cuisine The historical, cultural, and social contexts behind Sichuan cuisine Dunlop's reflections on Chinese food culture The book is highly valuable for understanding Sichuan cuisine and Chinese food culture. It is not only an engaging food read but also an important work of cultural studies. Here are some reviews of the book: "Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper is a classic work on Chinese food. It not only provides an in-depth introduction to Sichuan cuisine but also explores the historical, cultural, and social contexts behind the cuisine. Dunlop's writing is beautiful and full of passion for Chinese food." - The New York Times "Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper is a deep and engaging exploration of Chinese food culture. With keen observation and细腻的笔触, Dunlop takes readers on a journey through the delights of Sichuan cuisine, showcasing the richness and diversity of Chinese food culture." - The Guardian "Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper is a must-read food book. It will take you on a fantastic culinary adventure and give you a whole new appreciation of Sichuan cuisine and Chinese food culture." - Publishers Weekly If you are interested in Sichuan cuisine or Chinese food culture, I highly recommend reading Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper. This book will surely open your eyes and enrich your understanding.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@user-zv1tw2qk3f]

omg Chongqing hot pot is really spicy！！you guys are really good at eating spicy food😮

[@yoingen]

When eating hot pot, eat meat, shrimp, offal first, then vegetables or mushrooms, and finally potatoes. Because potatoes contain starch, which makes the hot pot sticky, the potatoes are usually eaten last.and When paying, I heard 2579 yuan. Did you enter the wrong amount?？？？？？？？？？？？？

[@shandianxiaoyuer]

两人都没吃几碟

[@richies7977]

17:58 我也听到，是2579元。成都两人应该是人均就是百来块钱。估计输错了。

[@yoingen]

@@richies7977 笑死我了，2579，我考，吃金子做的火锅都没这么贵。

[@fping-iy6px]

感觉这顿200左右差不多了，博主可能真的多给了😮😮

[@yoingen]

​@@shandianxiaoyuer 嗯哼，2份牛肉，1份土豆，一份豆芽，一份鸭肠，一个方便面。其实也差不多了。不过这种景区的火锅不好吃的，难吃死了，我们都不去的。

[@allenwang5279]

You should go SanXingdui that is bronze ware museum. You will be shocked after visiting.

[@dons6556]

Just like normal cooking in the kitchen at home, you use multiple items. To MIX a dipping sauce, you add garlic, sesame oil, green onions, peanut crumbs, soy sauce, maybe vinegar, all together according to taste. Like eating Jelly Beans, you mix up the color combination to arrive at a different taste, you usually don’t eat jelly beans one color at a time

[@mchoidir43]

Wow, amazooon!😮

[@YuriK1006]

I am so happy to see you try to eat everything in every country you visited 🍜🍲🍉🍋

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

That’s the best part 😊

[@CarlKuang]

yeah people usually go for the texture of the duck intestines. they dip it to the hot pot for a few seconds only, otherwise it'd be too chewy.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

It was an interesting texture but tasted good 👍🏻

[@user-pg5rt7ju4f]

I've never had duck version. One of my mom's fav was goose intestine & the bigger livers cooked w/ sour cucumber, She stopped cooking yrs ago & too bad non of us learn the more complicated & elaborate versions of just about everything. Our loss.

[@vt-M28888]

Salute you guys!!! Can handle the spicy 🥵👍👍

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Our spice tolerance is pretty good but this was still too spicy lol 😂

[@WHYyy2022]

吃火锅的芝麻酱是需要用锅底煮的汤水捞一些上来放进去，把芝麻酱稀释化开成蘸料汁，蘸着吃的，或者不加芝麻酱，直接辣椒香菜等加清汤锅底的水泡着，涮熟的食物放进去蘸着吃的。

[@JoJo15278]

I watched it several times,He didn't pay 2579😅The sound appeared when he scanned the code.At that time, he had not entered the password.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

We didn’t pay that amount. It was for the person in front of us 😊

[@thezengirl3685]

⁠ Phew… false alarm. Someone above noted that it was transferred by someone before you, maybe procurement or something. Just wanna look out for you guys, been a fan for a long time. Keep enjoying delicious and affordable CHINESE FOOD !!^_^

[@yoingen]

估计是系统有问题吧，金子做的火锅都要不了那么多钱。。。吓死了。。。

[@CarlKuang]

i think the voice came before he scanned (the beep sound)... so it might not be them?

[@X-H-Wu]

是否 18.00, 聽不清楚, 應該不是, Alipay 付錢有記錄, 如果是的, 爆出去, 某些政府部門會來請主管去喝茶。

[@firstlast-pt5pp]

likely 25.79 pounds for two

[@ivyshy98]

I doubt it was anywhere near that. hotpot in general is more expensive than your average meal but looking at what they ordered and the restaurant, maybe $20ish per person tops.

[@tanyi9429]

I like your videos. They let me know that China is safe, clean and beautiful. I hope to see more of China.

[@lucaevangelisti5132]

Great video ! Are you planning to go to Japan one day ?

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Japan is definitely a place we’d love to visit 😊

[@AJ24-ww2jo]

Some other suggestions for cities/town to visit: Manzhouli (Russian influence), Shadian Town (Muslim), Xishuangbanna (Dai ethnic group, similar to Thai), Kashgar (Muslim), Yanji (Korean). China is so big that it borders with so many countries.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for your recommendations 😊

[@houzi29]

When you start having spicy food into your life, you may get hooked. Its addictive.

[@wintersl4544]

Believe me, you can tell from the food that the Chinese people are living a happy or unhappy life. So, don't believe in the narrative of mainstream Western media. Come to China to eat and see, just like these two, you will fall in love with this place.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

The food in China is some of the BEST in the world no debate 👍🏻🥰

[@user-cx4sr7gg8c]

Try ”海底捞”(hai di lao) hotpot if you see this restaurant! They have tomato🍅 soup pot which is not hot! 🔥

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Sounds delicious 😋

[@shiweicai4872]

Kudos to you guys for trying the super delicious spicy hotpot, people in that region are happier possibly due to eating more chilly peppers.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Haha, spicy and happy 😊

[@dongshuo98]

I am very happy to see that you all know how to use sauce to eat hot pot this time😂🎉

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

😂😂

[@wenyizhou3193]

hahaha~ that’s amazing! Hope somebody could help u guys to get the traditional dipping sauce, which could really reduce the spicy taste!!! That’s how Changdu people eat hot pot, cuz it can be too hot for locals 😂 ❤ enjoy days in China!

[@wenbinsun2863]

the most authentic dipping mix for Sichuan hotpot is sesame oil and garlic, simple as that. try next time😃

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Luiri61]

You guys are close to understanding why so many sauces are different. There's still a big difference in food between northern and southern China. Traditional Chinese culture has always sought to harmonize food and medicine, and what you eat will have an effect on your body. That's why humid areas like Sichuan especially need the external force of chili peppers to get rid of the dampness inside the body. A lot of Chinese food may be a bit difficult for you guys, but try as much as you can is brave, appreciate your courage. There have been too many suggestions in the comments section, in fact, to eat in China, you can generously ask the owner, or even ask the guests next door.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@wei.h5689]

hot pots usually have strong tastes so suggest them irregularly, they are best for gathering & fun :) It is better to put boiled & soup in bowls and eat some fruit afterward to release spice 🍉🍧

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for the tips! 🤩

[@MsGao-rf2ox]

I always order a pot with half spicy and half not spicy, that are butter base and tomato base.

[@user-mi5di8rv4f]

I am from Sichuan, and those two bottles of sesame oil are used to dip in meat,which can make it less spicy

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks ☺️

[@EchoStorePK]

It will definitely help you if I see you eating like this. There are two ways to reduce the spiciness of food in hot pot. All food taken out of the hot pot must be dipped in sauce. Northern China Plan: Sesame Sauce + Vinegar + Green Onion, southern China plan: sesame oil + garlic + vinegar, no need to add soy sauce, it will make the food very salty, I can’t accept the Chili Pepper Man’s plan: rinse with hot water before eating

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@kofeesala23]

The eatery is not crowded, I love it.

[@felixong]

Just a little curious, as you were paying the hot pot bill, the machine announced 2570Yuan paid. DId you pay 2750 for that mean? I hope not... By the way, the sesame oil they gave you are dipping sauce as well. Normally the locals would pour the sesami oil into the small bowl then add in some condiments like salt, garlic etc to flavor up the oil. It may look oily, but I find it quite good. Well, when in Rome...

[@tamanegiaqua]

That was paid by the previous guest. The broadcast rang when the mobile phone scanned the code and made a ticking sound, but there was no payment operation at this time.

[@ddv267]

I'm Chinese, but even I think your hotpot is very spicy!! 🥵

[@boli1435]

I was born and grew up in Chengdu. Hotpot used to be my favorite. It's too overpowering and oily for me now. You guys are very brave to try it as a first timer.

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Oh really! We definitely enjoyed it at first, but Libby’s stomach did not afterwards 😂

[@gangshan]

Looking fun.

[@goolooggg9005]

Mixue a low cost tea & ice cream chain with outlets in China, Vietnam, Malaysia & Indonesia is reportedly valued at US$5 billion wow

[@sunkissedbucketlist]

Wow that’s insane 🤯