When it comes to eating mutton in Suzhou, it must be hamster beef. Zangshu beef is a special delicacy in Suzhou. When traveling to Suzhou, you can try this local specialty. Zangshu beef has a long history. Because of its delicious broth, it is deeply loved by locals. Which mutton restaurant in Suzhou is the best?
When it comes to mutton, Suzhou people's "favorite" must be the book mutton. Book collection mutton
Introduction: Among the three characteristic industries of book collection, "book collection mutton" is the most famous. The ancestors of book collectors have been exposed to the raising of sheep since the Zhou Dynasty (or before). There were local farmers engaged in the business of raising sheep, killing sheep, roasting sheep, and selling mutton. Generally, they were mainly selling on burdens or stalls. It was not until the late Qing Dynasty that people began to raise sheep. He began to open a store in Suzhou City and do business, commonly known as "Yang Zuo". History:
1. As early as the Ming and Qing Dynasties, farmers at the foothills of Qionglong Mountain were engaged in the side business of killing sheep, roasting mutton, and selling mutton. They generally used ladles or stalls as business methods. It was not until the end of the Qing Dynasty that they began to Shops were opened in the city of Suzhou (commonly known as "Yang Zuo"). In the 22nd year of Guangxu's reign, Zhou Xiaoquan from Zhoujiachang, a book collection town, went to Suzhou's Jufang Bridge and opened the city's first dine-in "Shengmeizhai" mutton shop. Xuantong Later, "Lao Yixing" and "Lao Xiexing" mutton shops were opened in Dutingqiao and Linton Road respectively. During the Republic of China, sheep farming operations in cities gradually increased, and famous shops such as "Laoyuanxing" and "Xindehe" were opened in Daoqian Street, Yadanqiao, Loumentang and other places.
2. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the first sheep business in the town - Shengli Mutton Shop - was opened in Shanrenqiao. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still operated by individuals. After the commune became a commune, it was organized and operated by a brigade. More than 10 collective mutton shops were opened in prosperous commercial districts such as Suzhou Shilu, Gaoqiao, Eunuch Lane, Dongzhong City, and Gongxiang. At the turn of autumn and winter, mutton shops open one after another inside and outside the ancient city. The shops are usually located along the streets, without any pomp and circumstance. The pots and stoves stand in front of the shops, and the aroma spreads to the neighbors, attracting many diners. "Don't ask for fresh mutton soup, don't ask for copper coins" has become a popular saying. People praised him and he became famous, and he still enjoys a high reputation.
Which mutton restaurant in Suzhou is the best to eat mutton?
The peak period for eating mutton is from late October to mid-to-early November. Every year in July and August, the Book Collection Mutton Shop will open one after another until March and April of the next year, which is the peak season. Recommendations for delicious mutton restaurants in Suzhou
1. Luzangshu Lamb Restaurant-Mudu Tianhong Store
2. Awei Zangshu Mutton-Jiuhua Road Store
3. Caixiang No.2 Village-Xu Caiying and her husband Zhou Jiaqing’s store
4. Zangshu Dadi Mutton Shop-Zhuangxianwan Road
5. Laixing Mutton Shop-Mudu Zangshu Zhenqiong No. 2272, Ling Road
6. Jinji Lake Commercial Plaza-Wang's Book Collection Mutton
7. Huaihai North Street-Afugen
8. Sisters Mutton Shop - No. 2172 Ling Road cooking method:
Zangshu Lamb is famous for its unique cooking method, and the secret recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, the mutton is tender and smooth, and the mutton soup is delicious, hot and fragrant. The mutton in Zangshu is made from goats that are raised uphill. The biggest processing feature is that the fishy smell that makes people hide their noses is removed.
When cooking, add only salt and no additional ingredients. Cut a lamb body into 4-6 large pieces, bring to a boil over high heat, then skim off the scum and wash it in clean water (called "Water out"), then remove the sediment at the bottom of the pot (locally known as "cutting feet"), then put the mutton back into the pot and put it in the original soup, cook over high heat for more than 3 hours, during which time the high, medium and low heat should be adjusted When the meat is cooked properly, remove the bones from the pot after the meat is tender and the soup is thick, and put it into a special square or round basin. Locals can use mutton to make a "whole sheep feast" consisting of 4,050 kinds of dishes, including braised, crispy, stir-fried, and barbecued.
“Want a pot? Let’s make some stir-fry?” When you walk into a book-collecting mutton shop deep in the community, you will feel the strong sense of the market. The boss treats every diner as a regular customer. There is no need to worry about the most suitable dish for you the moment you walk in. The boss has already thought of it for you. Recommended dishes
Mutton hot pot: The mutton hot pot has a rich aroma and the soup is original, delicious and not greasy. The mutton in the soup is well cooked and the more you eat, the more delicious it becomes.
Lamb: Lamb cake is a special feature of Zangshu Lamb. The meat in the cake is mutton leg aspic, which is made of thick soup. The mutton flavor melts in your mouth and is simply amazing!
Stir-fried lamb tripe with garlic: A plate of stir-fried lamb tripe with garlic, which is full of color, aroma and flavor. It is also the boss’s specialty. The lamb tripe is stir-fried with garlic sprouts to create a fragrant garlic aroma. It is so chewy that you will never get tired of eating it!
Braised Mutton Noodles: A bowl of Braised Mutton Noodles, the mutton is crispy, the soft soup is rich and fragrant, and the noodles are smooth and chewy. The three are perfectly blended together and are so delicious that you can’t stop eating them. Cooking secrets
1. Zangshu mutton is famous for its unique cooking method. The secret recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. The mutton is made from goats that are raised uphill and the fishy smell that makes people hide their noses is removed. Every mutton restaurant uses "one wooden barrel to rule the world." This barrel is called a "pentang" and is made of fir wood and iron hoops. Use it to cook mutton soup, which can remove the fishy smell and also has special heat preservation. The performance can bring out the flavor of mutton to the extreme.
2. The secret to the delicious mutton is the red chili sauce on the table, which is pressed by hand and retains the original flavor of the chili. The mutton dipped in the sauce stimulates the appetite of the diners.