Four Seasons Hotpot & Sushi

The hot pot (huoguo) has a long history in
China. It originated in the north, where
people have to fend off the chill early in the
year. It spread to the south during the Tang
dynasty (A.D. 618-906). Later, northern
nomads who settled in China enhanced the
pot with beef and mutton, and southerners did
the same with seafood. In the Qing dynasty,
the hot pot became popular throughout the
whole area of China.
Hot Pot used to be favored only in winter,
but recently Hot Pot also appears on tables
in other seasons. Some people especially like
eating it in summer, sitting in front of a fire
with an air-conditioner working behind and
saying it couldn't have been better!