The hot pot made from cow dung in Qiandongnan, Guizhou, is also called Baicao soup. Do you dare to try it?
As a native of Qiandongnan, Guizhou, here I It is necessary to explain what "cow dung hot pot" is.
"Cow dung hot pot" is actually not real cow dung, but an ingredient made from the bile in cow intestines. It has the effect of promoting digestion and appetizing, and is a first-class hospitality delicacy. It is also known as "Beef Hot Pot" and is a very unique food in southeastern Guizhou.
The production method is: after slaughtering the cow, remove the cleanest part of the intestine (about two inches) (it can be said to be the most essential part of the whole cow), and use both ends to Tie it up with string, put it in a pot and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, then take it out, prick the eye with a needle to drain out the gastric juice inside, put it in a bowl, and then eat it. When eating, you can also take a little and put it into spicy dipping or use chili, sannai (also It is called Shichangpu), Sichuan peppercorns and other cooked beef in the hot pot. The beef tastes bitter, slightly sweet, spicy and fragrant. It is truly a delicacy in the world.
In the ethnic minority areas of southeastern Guizhou, there is a saying that "if you kill a cow, it won't be deflated, but if you kill it, it will be in vain." The theory of filtering has yet to be verified.
"Beef Hot Pot" is difficult for many outsiders to accept, but it is actually a hygienic, scientific and delicious dish. After eating it, it is guaranteed to increase your appetite, leave you with a sweet taste and endless aftertaste.
Therefore, when many outsiders eat it for the first time, they don’t dare to take it in. After eating it a few times, they become addicted to it. Some even come all the way to eat "cow dung hot pot" and taste it. Delicious food on earth.
First of all, I want to say how can you drink cat poop coffee, and still say it is a high-end enjoyment in a strong atmosphere, why does the cow hotpot here offend you, and this is not cow dung , this is the grass eaten by the cow. It has just begun to ferment and has not been digested. It really cannot be said to be cow dung.
Secondly, this product is still very popular in the local area and is difficult to buy. As for the taste, I have never sung it, so I can’t comment on it, but people who have eaten it have commented that it smells like cow dung. It has a bitter taste, "it tastes like medicine and a little bitter." The diner said that although he could make his own dipping dish, he still couldn't suppress the taste. A local friend told him that spices such as five-stone calamus and Chuanxiong were added to the soup base. , the more he eats, the more delicious it becomes, but he is still not used to it. He also said that after others finish the meat, they drink bowls of soup from the pot, but he can't take a bite.
Finally, everyone is welcome to try it bravely, and this kind of food is not the only one in Guizhou, there are many other delicacies waiting for you.
It is extremely delicious. It is actually the deflated beef from the stomach to the small intestine, filtered with cloth to retain the juice. Almost most restaurants in our county sell it, and there are four special brands. Five, business is booming, especially in winter. Clear fire to appetize and aid digestion. There are beef and sheep. They can be hot pot or dry pot. They are a bit bitter, but they are delicious. If you want to eat, the most authentic one in southeastern Guizhou is Congjiang County is particularly famous for its authenticity. Welcome to Southeast Guizhou
The land of China is vast and profound, and even the food is diverse. The delicacies of some places may put you off, but the locals are a treasure. There is a delicacy in Guizhou that makes those who listen to it want to vomit and those who look at it sick, but the locals rush to eat it, which makes us outsiders really confused.
This delicacy is "cow dung hot pot". Because the making process is a bit disgusting, it is also called cow dung hot pot. Beef hot pot is a delicacy in southeastern Guizhou. If you want to eat the most authentic taste, you must feed the cows with good grass and Chinese medicine before they are slaughtered. After the cows are slaughtered, the small intestines and stomach of the cows are removed. Take out the food that has time to digest and squeeze out the juice. Each family's method is different and has its own unique secret recipe, but the cattle must be raised on grass and cannot be fed with feed. Add ox bile and some other spices and herbs to the undigested grass juice in the cow's stomach and simmer it over low heat. After it's cooked, cook the vegetables and meat in it. The locals eat it deliciously, and the outsiders come to taste it because of the freshness, but there is actually no strange smell at all. Seeing people eating bowls of soup after finishing the food, I feel really mixed. List.
My locals say that beef belly has the effect of strengthening the stomach and reducing inflammation, so they treat this delicacy as a guest. Not just anyone can taste it, so you should cherish it. In fact, I have eaten this beef hot pot in southeastern Guizhou. If they didn't tell me, I wouldn't have tasted any strange taste. Once the locals said it was cooked with cow gastric juice, it would be hard to swallow. Hehe, you still eat a lot without knowing it.
Niupa hot pot really subverts everyone’s fantasy about traditional hot pot. No one thought that the hot pot base can be used in this way. This is really suitable for people with heavy tastes. It is difficult for ordinary people to accept this kind of food. Unique and delicious. However, the cooking method of beef hot pot has been passed down in southeastern Guizhou for thousands of years. It has been passed down from generation to generation and is very popular in the local area. We must respect inheritance. Besides, people have been eating this food for generations, which means it is "healthy". As long as the cows are healthy and the hygiene standards are met during the cooking process, there will be no problem.
You must have misunderstood. That's not cow dung. Cow dung is what comes out of the cow's butthole after eating grass. And what they eat is the undigested food in the cow's belly (stomach) after the cow has eaten grass. I am from Zunyi, and I still have a hundred yuan in fare to go there. I haven't eaten either. Don't know how it tastes.
I have eaten it. People call it "Niu Biao Soup", the "Biao" of "Ya San", or "Ku". It is not a hot pot, but a "dark cuisine" unique to southeastern Guizhou. It is warm and hospitable. The unique food culture created by the Miao people.
The method of "Beef Soup" is more complicated. First stir-fry the beef intestines and contents over a high fire until the aroma explodes, add water, chop the beef offal into pieces and put it into the pot, then add onions, ginger, etc. and bring to a boil. . In fact, the specific method varies from person to person, and each family has a slightly different method. You can add sauerkraut, pepper, mint, bitter melon, even yellow lotus and other medicinal materials to clear away heat and relieve fire.
"Beef Soup" is light green in color and can be eaten after skimming off the floating white foam. It tastes slightly bitter and is usually served with a saucer. Haha, don’t you feel a little stuck? However, because it was promoted by "A Bite of China", more and more people are trying it. It is best not to ask about the source of the ingredients before eating, so as not to swallow it. There is another dish called "Sheep Flat Soup" in Leishan, which I have also eaten. It is similar to "Niu Flat Soup" and can be regarded as "Leishan Double Flat".
In fact, the origin of "cat poop coffee" is similar. It is also obtained by animal gastric acid fermentation. It is very expensive and ordinary people like us cannot afford it.
(Note: The picture is of mutton soup, beef soup is darker in color and has similar taste)
In the southeastern region of Guizhou, a very special delicacy is spread, that is "Niuban hot pot" is also called "cow dung hot pot". When hearing this name, many people may lose their appetite. However, it is actually a hygienic, scientific and delicious dish, and it is also a top-notch dish for entertaining guests in the southeastern region of Guizhou.
What is cow dung hot pot?
Many people find it difficult to accept cow dung hot pot, thinking it is made of cow excrement. But in fact, hot pot is not cooked with real cow dung, but with cow dung. Cow dung refers to the food that has not been fully digested in the cow's stomach and small intestine. Before slaughtering, the cattle are fed with fine grass and Chinese herbal medicines. After slaughtering, the undigested food in the stomach and small intestine of the cattle is taken out, the liquid is squeezed out, and the cattle bile and condiments are added and put into the pot to simmer. After being cooked slowly and eaten, the cooked beef belly is yellow-green and has a medicinal smell.
The origin of cow dung hot pot
According to legend, a long time ago, there was a Guizhou man who often had stomachaches and diarrhea. He sought medical treatment everywhere, but even after taking a lot of medicine, it still didn't work. By chance, he saw cattle and sheep eating all kinds of grass but being healthy, so he tried to eat cattle and sheep several times. Unexpectedly, his gastrointestinal condition was greatly improved, and his diarrhea was also cured. Later, when word spread, local people began to follow suit, constantly improving the production process and adding spices. Since then, this eating habit has been passed down from generation to generation and has become a dish that strengthens the stomach and aids digestion. During every new year and festival, cattle and sheep are killed and eaten as delicacies to entertain guests.
Is cow dung hotpot delicious?
Many people say that cow dung hot pot is unpalatable, but many people say it is delicious. Just like stinky tofu and durian, those who eat it will naturally say it is delicious.
It is understood that when you first eat cow dung hot pot, you will feel an unacceptable taste and it will taste a bit bitter, but it is cool and refreshing, and the taste is delicious. The lingering fragrance will linger in your mouth overnight and your mouth will be cool. In winter, cow dung hot pot is very popular. However, each hot pot restaurant has different tastes due to the unique secret recipe, spices and Chinese herbs added.
Our place doesn’t call it cow dung hot pot, but cow dung hot pot. Cow deflation does not equal cow dung, just as pig intestines do not equal pig intestines. Niuban is taken from the undigested grass in the stomach of a freshly killed cow. After taking it out, wrap it in gauze and squeeze out the juice. After filtering it several times, pour the squeezed juice into a pot and boil it. You can cook it with beef and add some seasonings to make it delicious.
The most famous Niupa in southeastern Guizhou is Zhongcheng Town in Rongjiang County. Zhongcheng Town is a veritable Niupa town, where you can taste the most delicious Niupa, which will make you fall in love with Niupa hotpot from now on. .