The temperatures might not be ideal for hovering over a heated bowl of stock, but the hot pot at Mala Tang is a cool dining idea.

Image courtesy of snoshuu Dish of the Week: Chinese hot pot Winter isn’t winter for me without huo guo, or hot pot. Whether you call it Chinese fondue, shabu shabu, Mongolian hot pot or steamboat, one thing is for sure – it’s hard to imagine a more soothing, communal dish. Most families start off with an electric frying pan filled with chicken broth, and small bowls of dipping sauces. My family would always gather…