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May 21, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, artist, writer, chef, and educator Caroline Choe joins to explore her favorite food—hotpot. Discover the rich history of hotpot from its origins in ancient China to modern variations across Asia.

Caroline shares her personal love for hotpot, her favorite local spot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and the best way to enjoy this beloved communal meal. Dive into hotpot etiquette, regional styles, and pop culture appearances. Whether you're a hotpot newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with delicious insights and practical tips.


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About the show:
Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.


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00:00 Introduction to hotpot
00:17 Guest Introduction: Caroline Choe
01:13 Caroline's Favorite hotpot Spot
02:40 The Communal Experience of hotpot
04:42 The History of hotpot
12:27 Regional Variations of hotpot
16:27 hotpot Etiquette
19:47 hotpot in Pop Culture
22:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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