Sheep scorpion is the sheep vertebrae of sheep, which is commonly known as sheep scorpion because its shape is similar to that of a scorpion. Sheep scorpion is low in fat, low in cholesterol, high in protein and rich in calcium. It is easy to absorb and has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, beauty and aphrodisiac. Often used to make clear soup hot pot, delicious flavor.
Sheep scorpion needs to be traced back to the Kangxi period, the Mongolian prince Naiman Wang once returned from hunting passed by the backyard smelled the aroma. He inquired with his subordinates and realized that the new cook was giving his subordinates stewed lamb spine to eat. King Naiman tasted the delicious flavor. Then look at the spine that shape like a scorpion, so named "sheep scorpion" and as the recipe for the house. As a result, it spread to the people.
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Scorpions are a traditional Chinese food, and sheep scorpion can occupy a place in the competitive food market in the capital because:
One of the reasons is that mutton is a warm food, which belongs to the best food in winter. The meat on the bone is also the best meat.
The second is that lamb scorpion hot pot is suitable for different groups of people, and affordable, it can be said that different groups of people can eat. It's also fun for friends, family and friends to get together and have a good meal.
Third, in recent years, the practice of scorpion hot pot has been improved, the flavor and variety has been expanded. Different flavors like white soup, red soup and spicy are suitable for different people.
In addition, compared with beef, mutton is a safer food and does not easily make people fat. Lamb scorpion is also not as mushy as pork ribs.