Chengdu Hot Pot: A Spicy Sichuan Food Adventure in China

I survived China's hot pot from hell!! I was craving authentic Sichuan food but not sure if I could handle the heat. Join me in Chengdu, China as I attempt to tackle the spiciest hot-pot locals call “Hell Broth.” From choosing the fiery málà base and loading the cauldron with beef, lotus root and tofu skin to mastering the sesame-oil dip that saves your taste buds, I show every step of the Chengdu hot-pot ritual. This is the ultimate spicy food challenge in China. Whether you’re planning a China travel vlog of your own, hunting epic Chinese street food, or just want to watch a first-timer sweat through an EXTREMELY spicy Sichuan hot pot, this video dishes out real-time reactions, peppercorn trivia and tips to survive (or enjoy) the burn on your next Sichuan hot pot adventure.