with bite-sized pieces of raw food being cooked to-order tableside in a boiling pot of broth, while dry pot is more similar ...

Dry pot — a nonsoupy cousin of the trendy hot ... but it leans heavily into the spices of Sichuan and Hunan food and the beef, lamb and other ingredients of Sha's hometown, Ningxia.

But what about dedicated storage for your dry foods? From classic rice to hearty beans, these dried goods can take up a good chunk of space in the pantry. The worst part, though, is their packaging.

Heat a heavy cast iron pot on the hob to medium-high heat. Heat the oven to 150oC/gas mark. Season the beef well and sear in the dry pot until all sides are browned. Add the onions to the pot and ...