Korean Soup Pots

When you go to a restaurant in Korea--or when you order out from one--any soup that accompanies the meal is usually served boiling hot.

Literally.

Here's why:

The ddukbaegi, or Korean earthenware pots that soups are served in, are also the vessels that they are cooked in.  These pots are placed directly over the burners in the kitchen.  Then they are served at the table.

Warning: don't touch the pots when they are brought to the table!