Eating hot pot in English
How to talk about a split hot pot, spice level, and cooking beef.
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Suggestion: order a split pot.
split pot = pot with 2 broths; hot pot = the meal
One side spicy, one side mild.
mild = not very spicy; extra spicy = very spicy
Cook until the color changes.
For tripe: Dip it in and out a few times
Add some garlic and cilantro.
sesame sauce = sesame paste; cilantro = herb (UK: coriander)
Quick answers
Just sat down: what to say in English
Say “Let's get a split pot.” — suggestion: order a split pot. split pot = pot with 2 broths; hot pot = the meal.
Explain the broth: what to say in English
Say “Half spicy, half mild.” — one side spicy, one side mild. mild = not very spicy; extra spicy = very spicy.
Asked how long to cook: what to say in English
Say “Until it changes color.” — cook until the color changes. For tripe: Dip it in and out a few times.
Show the sesame sauce: what to say in English
Say “Add some garlic and cilantro.” — add some garlic and cilantro. sesame sauce = sesame paste; cilantro = herb (UK: coriander).