Instant-boiled mutton, also known as "mutton hot pot", has a long history. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty and is closely related to Mongolian food culture.

according to Wei Shu, in the Three Kingdoms period, when Cao Pi was the emperor of Han Dynasty, hot pots made of copper appeared. People used hot pots to rinse pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, fish and other meats, but it was not popular at that time. Later, with the further development of cooking technology, all kinds of hot pots also appeared one after another.

By the time of the Northern Song Dynasty, hot pot was available in the pubs in Bianjing (now Kaifeng) in winter. By the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, several different hot pots had been formed all over the country with their own characteristics. With the continuous development of history, instant-boiled mutton has become a part of China's food culture and is deeply loved by people.

In addition, there is a saying that instant-boiled mutton was popularized by Kublai Khan, the founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. On the way to Kublai Khan's expedition to the south, I missed the stewed mutton in my hometown, so the chef sliced the mutton, scalded it with boiling water and dipped it in seasoning. After Kublai Khan ate it, he was full of praise, hence the name.

the historical development of instant-boiled mutton

1. Instant-boiled mutton was originally formed in Mongolian nomadic life, and then gradually entered the Central Plains with the promotion of the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, becoming a delicacy on the table of the royal family and nobles.

2. By the Qing Dynasty, instant-boiled mutton had spread to the people, especially in the cold winter in the north, people preferred this steaming hot pot food to drive away cold and warm the stomach.

3. With the passage of time, the methods and seasonings of instant-boiled mutton are constantly enriched and improved. There are not only traditional clear soup rinsing methods, but also many flavors such as spicy and mandarin duck.

4. In modern times, instant-boiled mutton has become a major feature of winter catering in all parts of China, especially in Beijing, where instant-boiled mutton is regarded as one of the essential foods in winter.

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