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Best Hot Pot Set for Home Use

A dual-flavour induction hot pot is the easiest setup for a UK kitchen, letting you run a spicy and a plain broth side by side. A hot pot set is a tabletop pot and burner used for cooking thin-sliced meat, seafood and vegetables at the table, shared family-style.

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Divided vs single pot

TypeBrothsBest for
Divided potTwo at onceMixed spice preferences at the table
Single potOne brothSimpler setup, smaller groups

FAQ

Do I need a special hob for hot pot at home?

No, most home sets come with their own electric or induction base, so a portable tabletop burner is all you need.

What do I cook in a hot pot?

Thin-sliced beef or lamb, prawns, tofu, leafy greens, mushrooms and noodles, dipped briefly in the simmering broth.

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  • Hot pot set. A tabletop pot and burner for home hot pot.
Huì

Huì

Huì is a Beijing-born chef working in the UK. She writes The Asian Larder, with tested Asian recipes for British home cooks and honest advice on where to buy every ingredient.
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