🌞 Why 椰子鸡 is the ultimate summer hotpot

The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and you're craving something light, healthy, and cozy to eat with friends or family. But... barbecue? You've probably seen that before. Salads? Well, they're often not quite filling enough. Time to experience a summer dining experience you've probably never heard of:椰子鸡 (yē zǐ jī) – or coconut chicken hotpot .

What exactly is 椰子鸡?

椰子鸡 is a light and subtly sweet hotpot from Hainan, a tropical island in southern China. The base? 100% pure coconut water, bone-in chicken, and perhaps a few slices of ginger. The result is a clear broth with a fresh, slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, tofu, noodles, and soy sauce dips.

This hotpot is anything but heavy or spicy. No oil, no cream, no complicated spices – just pure, honest ingredients. That makes 椰子鸡 ideal for warm days when you crave a hot meal but prefer something light.

Why hotpot in summer?

Hotpot is often seen as a winter dish, but 椰子鸡 shatters that stereotype. Because it's so light, it's perfect as a summer dinner. And it's more than just food: it's a social dining experience where you sit together at the table, cook, talk, and enjoy. Whether you're alone or with a group of friends, the hotpot takes center stage and automatically creates connection.

Moreover, you can fill it in completely according to your own taste:
– Fan of vegetarian dishes? Leave out the chicken and add extra mushrooms, tofu, or lotus root.
Looking for more flavor? Add goji berries, red dates, or even fresh coconut meat (traditional, but optional).
Prefer something spicy? Serve with chili oil or Szechuan peppers in your dipping sauce.

The Summer Hotpotbox: easy, fast & complete

Especially for those who want to make their own hotpot at home, we've put together the Summer Hotpot Box . It contains everything you need to get started: from an electric hotpot and coconut water to chopsticks, sauce containers, and instructions. All you need to add are fresh ingredients like chicken and vegetables – just the way you like them.

You'll be ready to eat in 30 minutes. No preparation, no complicated steps. Just turn on, cook, and enjoy.

New, but also familiar

Perhaps 椰子鸡 is new to you, but the experience is universal: eating, tasting, laughing, and enjoying together. And that's exactly what this summer hotpot is all about.

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Curious?
Check out the Summer Hotpotbox here and try it yourself.