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👋 In this episode, Li and Mike take you on a spicy adventure to try Chongqing Hotpot (重庆火锅). Learn how to order like a pro, understand the mysterious "Numbing" (麻) flavor, and dare to try exotic ingredients like Duck Blood and Pig Brain!

💡 What we cover in this episode:
• The Flavor: Understanding "Ma La" (麻辣) - Spicy and Numbing.
• The Pot: The difference between "Nine-grid Pot" (九宫格) and "Split Pot" (鸳鸯锅).
• Exotic Food: Vocabulary for "Tripe" (毛肚), "Duck Blood" (鸭血), and "Pig Brain" (猪脑).
• Eating Tips: The "7-Up 8-Down" (七上八下) rule for cooking tripe and how to use "Oil Dipping Sauce" (油碟) to reduce spiciness.

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⏱️ Chapters (Timecodes):
0:00 Intro: Mike's mouth is "broken"
0:39 The culprit: Chongqing Hotpot (重庆火锅)
01:17 The Flavor: What is "Ma" (麻/Numbing)? Sichuan Peppercorn (花椒)
02:17 The Pot: Nine-grid Pot (九宫格) logic
03:32 Survival Tool: The Split Pot / Mandarin Duck Pot (鸳鸯锅)
04:47 Exotic Food 1: Tripe (毛肚) & The "7-Up 8-Down" Rule (七上八下)
06:42 Exotic Food 2: Duck Blood (鸭血)
07:35 Exotic Food 3: Pig Brain (猪脑)
08:55 Roleplay: Ordering Hotpot & Asking for Mild Spicy (微辣)
10:43 The Drink: Sour Plum Juice (酸梅汤)
11:47 The Sauce: Oil Dish (油碟) - Why oil reduces spiciness?
13:35 Vocabulary Review

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