Cow dung hot pot is also called "cow dung hot pot" by us. This is a special delicacy in southeastern Guizhou. Only in the local area can you eat more authentic cow dung hot pot. In fact, when we mention cow dung hot pot, many people don’t know much about it and are confused. So, what exactly is cow dung hot pot?

Next, let us find the answer together from the perspective of food culture!

There is such a special delicacy in the southeastern Guizhou region. The raw material is the undigested food in the stomach and small intestine of cows, which is the predecessor of cow dung. They squeeze out the liquid from the cow dung, add cow bile and seasonings, put it in a pot and simmer it slowly before eating. Not only is the raw material taken from cow dung, but the appearance of this dish is no different from that of dung. It smells like cow dung, which is really strong.

However, don’t underestimate this cow dung, it is hard-earned. These cattle have been fed with high-quality natural grass and Chinese medicinal materials for a long time before being slaughtered. After being digested by the cattle stomach and small intestine, they become precious herbal juice. Together with ox bile and various spices, it has the functions of strengthening the stomach and eliminating diseases. Heat and digestive effects. During every New Year and festival, locals kill cattle and sheep to eat hot pot and serve it as a delicacy to entertain guests. When they eat this dish, just like we usually eat hot pot, they taste it while stewing it. After eating the meat and vegetables, they will drink the soup in the pot bowl after bowl.

Although it is a popular special delicacy in southeastern Guizhou, and it is also a very hygienic and scientific dish, it is still difficult for outsiders to accept such a name, such a method, and such a presentation. , such a taste is really difficult for ordinary people to be brave enough to try. If you travel to southeastern Guizhou, the local residents are very hospitable and don’t refuse when they invite you to eat this cow dung hot pot.

Legendary story:

A long time ago, a Guizhou man often suffered from diarrhea and abdominal pain. He sought medicine everywhere but took a lot of medicine, but to no avail. He saw cattle and sheep eating all kinds of grass and becoming healthy. So I tried to eat Niuban. After eating it a few times, my diarrhea was cured. After the story spread, everyone began to follow suit, gradually improving the production process and adding spices. From then on, this eating habit was passed down from generation to generation. During every New Year and festival, cattle and sheep were killed and eaten as delicacies to entertain guests.