6. Shunde congee hot pot
Shunde district, Foshan city, Guangdong province, is famous among food enthusiasts because of its fertile mulberry fishponds and abundant rice production. Shunde congee hot pot uses congee that is cooked in a clay pot for over ten hours as a hot pot base. The starch and sweet taste of the hot pot base can perfectly preserve the natural flavors of meat and keep them tender and juicy during cooking. The creamy and thick liquid is suitable for people who favor a light taste. It is said that the ingredients' rinsing order is essential to enjoy a hot congee pot rich in flavor — first seafood, then fresh river food, and finally meat slices and vegetables. In the end, the thickened congee, which absorbs the essence of all the ingredients, is an amazing treat one should not miss.