Stewed Dog Meat Hot Pot

Stewed Dog Meat Hot Pot

　　Stewed Dog Meat Hot Pot

　　Dog meat is one of the most beloved winter delicacies among the people of Guangzhou. It is highly nutritious, known for its benefits in nourishing the body, enhancing vitality, warming the stomach, and promoting blood circulation. Eating it in winter warms the entire body. In Guangzhou, there are many ways to prepare dog meat, but the most common method is as follows: first, the slaughtered whole dog is roasted until golden brown, then cut into pieces. These are stir-fried in peanut oil with ginger, garlic, and other aromatics until fragrant, then mixed with Chu Hou sauce, fermented tofu, dried tangerine peel, wine, sugar, salt, MSG, and broth. The mixture is then transferred to an earthenware pot and slow-cooked until tender. Finally, it is served with raw lettuce to be wrapped and eaten as it simmers. This Guangzhou-style preparation, known locally as “Stewed Dog Meat Hot Pot,” is actually a type of hot pot cuisine.

　　The well-cooked dog meat emits a rich and enticing aroma, earning it the affectionate nickname “fragrant meat.” As the saying goes, “When dog meat is simmered three times, even the immortals can’t stand steady”—a testament to its irresistible fragrance. Especially during the cold winter months, when the north wind is biting, restaurants, eateries, and even street-side food stalls serving Stewed Dog Meat Hot Pot are bustling with customers, enjoying particularly brisk business.