Hotpot Seasoning Spicy Mala Flavor is a unique hotpot base. Mala is known for its spicy, tingly and numbing sensation. The numbing sensation comes from the sichuan pepper. Of course, you won’t actually be stunned, but it can give the same sensation when consumed in large quantities, due to the degree of spiciness. This hotpot base contains various herbs and spices and makes for a unique hotpot experience. Prefer a different flavor? Try one of the other hotpot bases.