Yuanyang Hot Pot (Divided Pot)

A single hot pot vessel divided into two (or occasionally more) separate compartments, allowing two different broths — most commonly a spicy Sichuan mala broth alongside a milder broth — to be cooked simultaneously at one table.

Material & Construction

Metal (commonly stainless steel or aluminum), with an internal S-shaped or circular divider separating the compartments while both sit over the same heat source.

Traditional Uses

Serving two distinct hot pot broths simultaneously, accommodating different spice tolerances at a shared meal.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

Widely available through Chinese kitchenware suppliers internationally, often sold as a complete set with a portable induction or gas burner base.

Care & Maintenance

Standard metal cookware care; clean thoroughly between uses given the pot's role in direct communal dining.

This pot is specifically designed around serving Sichuan mala hot pot broth alongside a milder alternative.