If you haven’t yet shared the joys of a convivial hot pot meal, then you’ve got something to look forward to — unless you ...

Though enjoying a communal meal of Chinese hot pot can be enjoyable, there are a few rules of thumb to follow to keep everything food safe.

First up is the hot pot. Ingredients are placed in the pot with umami-rich “dashi” stock and heated. All you have to do is wait while they bring out the flavors of each other. Feel this ...