Malatang one RMB each. Customers keep the used wooden sticks by their plates, and when a customer finishes eating, the price to pay is determined by counting the number of empty sticks. In the mid-2010s "malatang" shops became popular in North China, especially Beijing. In these shops the ingredients are usually displayed on shelves, and customers pick their desired ingredients into a bowl. Behind the counter the selected ingredients are cooked in a spicy broth, usually at very high temperature for 3–4 minutes. Before serving, "malatang" is typically further seasoned with lots of garlic, black pepper, Sichuan pepper, chili pepper, sesame
Ojingeo-jeot Ojingeo-jeot Ojingeo-jeot () or salted squid is a "jeotgal" (salted seafood) made by salting and fermenting thinly sliced squid. It is a popular "banchan" (side dish) with high protein, vitamin and mineral contents. Squid is skinned, gutted, washed, salted with coarse salt and let ferment for three to four days. It is then drained, salted again, and let age for three more days up to a month. Well fermented squid is washed, julienned into thin strips, and seasoned with "gochutgaru" (chili powder), "mullyeot" (rice syrup), "aekjeot" (fish sauce), chopped scallions, minced garlic, ground ginger, sliced chili peppers, toasted sesame seeds,