The legend of hotpot mutton originated in the Yuan Dynasty. At that time, Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, commanded an army to go south on an expedition. One day, when he was sleepy and hungry, he suddenly remembered the dish of his hometown - mutton stew, so he ordered his men to kill the sheep and make a fire. While the cook was slaughtering the sheep and cutting the meat, the detective horse galloped into the tent to report that the enemy was approaching. Kublai Khan, who was unbearably hungry, was eager to eat mutton. As he ordered his troops to move out, he shouted: "Mutton! Mutton!" The chef knew that he had a bad temper, so he quickly cut off more than ten thin slices of meat with a flying knife and stirred it in boiling water. After a few times, when the color of the meat changes, immediately put it into a bowl and sprinkle with fine salt. Kublai Khan ate several bowls, mounted his horse, and led his army to meet the enemy. As a result, he was victorious.

When preparing for the celebration banquet, Kublai Khan specially ordered the mutton slices. The chef chose tender sheep meat, cut it into thin slices, and served it with various condiments. The generals were full of praise after eating it. The chef hurriedly came forward and said, "This dish has no name yet. Please give me a name by the handsome man." Kublai Khan replied with a smile: "I think it will be called 'shabu-shabu mutton'!" From then on, "shabu-shabu mutton" became a palace delicacy.

There is another theory that mutton-shabu-shabu, also known as "mutton hot pot", began in the early Qing Dynasty. In the 18th century, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong held several large-scale "Thousands of Old Banquets", including mutton hot pot. Later, it spread to shops and was operated by the mosque. "Hundred Stories of the Old Capital" says: "Mutton pot is the most common delicacy in the cold season and must be eaten in a mutton restaurant. This way of eating is the study and evolution of the nomadic heritage in the north, and it has become a special flavor.

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It is said that it was not until the Guangxu period that the old shopkeeper of the "Donglaishun" mutton restaurant in Beijing bribed a eunuch and stole the seasoning formula of "mutton-boiled" from the palace, and this delicacy was spread to the people. Can be sold in famous urban restaurants

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