Inner Mongolia is world-famous for its unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture.
When it comes to Inner Mongolia’s delicacies, grilled skewers are definitely an indispensable part.
In addition to grilled skewers, what other foods would go with it?
The following will discuss the food combinations of Inner Mongolia skewers from five aspects: dairy products, hand-picked rice, mutton-shabu-shabu, kumiss and stews.
1. Dairy products In Inner Mongolia, dairy products are also one of the famous local delicacies.
Foods like naupizi, cream cheese, yogurt, etc. are all very suitable for pairing with skewers.
These dairy products not only taste delicious, but are also rich in nutritional value, which can relieve the irritation of chewing kebabs on the mouth.
2. Hand-pulled rice. In Inner Mongolia's hand-pulled rice, rice is usually put into a casserole, boiled with water until cooked, then meat, vegetables and other ingredients are added. Finally, it is simmered over fire until fully cooked. Sesame oil and seasonings are added before serving.
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Pairing hand-picked rice with grilled skewers can effectively neutralize the greasiness of the grilled skewers and make the taste richer.
3. Shabu-shabu mutton. Inner Mongolia's special delicacy, Shabu-shabu mutton is another good choice to pair with grilled skewers.
Lamb shabu-shabu uses fresh lamb dipped in seasonings and simmered in a hot soup base.
Compared with kebabs, shabu-shabu mutton is lighter and healthier, which can promote digestion and increase appetite.
4. Mare’s kumiss Mare’s kumiss is a very famous drink in Inner Mongolia. It has a rich taste and high nutritional value.
This wine neutralizes the greasiness of the kebabs and brings a refreshing taste. In addition to being an eye-catching drink, it is also a drink with historical and cultural significance.
5. Stewed vegetables Stewed vegetables are another major feature of Inner Mongolia cuisine, which mainly include braised mutton, rapeseed, steamed noodles, etc.
Paired with grilled skewers, it can make the entire table more colorful and satisfy people's pursuit of different tastes.
To sum up, Inner Mongolia’s food culture is very rich and diverse, and kebabs are also one of the well-known local delicacies.
The dairy products, hand-piled rice, mutton-boiled meat, kumiss, stews and other delicacies that are paired with grilled skewers make Inner Mongolia’s catering culture more diversified and richer in taste.