In the lead-up to Chinese New Year, families in Singapore are making plans for their annual reunion meal. A popular choice is to have a steamboat dinner, where people dunk raw food items into a boiling pot of soup and then fish them out when they are cooked.
It is considered a cost-effective and healthier option compared to greasy, fried dishes. However, health experts warn that a single indulgent steamboat dinner may easily exceed the recommended calorie, fat, and sodium intake.