Hand-held mutton is a representative dish of traditional Chinese cuisine, known for its unique cooking style and rich flavor. It originated in Northwest China and has developed and evolved over the centuries to become a globally acclaimed cuisine. Hand-held mutton is simple to prepare, but there are some skills and precautions you need to master to make delicious hand-held mutton.

Preparation

To make hand-held mutton, you first need to prepare the following ingredients:

Fresh mutton: the best choice for mutton is to choose a tender part of the meat, such as leg of mutton or shoulder of mutton.

Seasoning: onion, ginger, garlic, chili and pepper.

Side dishes: onions, potatoes, carrots, etc.

Seasoning: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar, etc.

Step 1: Prepare the lamb

Cut the fresh lamb into cubes of medium size. Then rinse the lamb cubes with water several times to remove blood and impurities. Next, put the lamb cubes into a pot, add the right amount of water, bring to a boil and skim off the froth. Then fish out the lamb cubes, rinse with water and set aside.

Step 2: Make the marinade

Cut the seasonings such as green onion, ginger, garlic, chili pepper and peppercorns into fine powder. Then put the seasonings into a bowl, add appropriate amount of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar and other seasonings and mix well. Put the lamb pieces into the seasoning and marinate for 20 minutes to let the lamb fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.

Step 3: Stew the lamb

Place the marinated lamb cubes into the crockpot and add the right amount of water, a little more to ensure that the lamb does not dry out while stewing. Then place the crockpot on the heat and simmer slowly over medium-low heat for about 1-2 hours until the lamb becomes crispy.

Step 4: Prepare Side Dishes

While the lamb is simmering, you can prepare some side dishes. Vegetables such as onions, potatoes and carrots are good choices. Cut the vegetables into cubes or slices and set aside.

Step 5: Stir-fry the side dishes

Put the chopped vegetables into a frying pan, add a proper amount of oil, and stir-fry them until they are cooked and soft. Then serve the sauteed vegetables and set aside.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

When the lamb stew is ready, bring the crockpot to the table. Each person grabs a piece of lamb with their hands, dips it into the broth in the stew pot, and then puts some side dishes on it and puts it in their mouths to enjoy. The unique flavor and tenderness of the hand-grabbed lamb will leave a lasting impression.

Hand-held mutton is a treasure of traditional Chinese cuisine, which is not only a dish but also a cultural heritage. Through this unique way of cooking hand-held mutton, people can feel the charm of traditional Chinese cuisine and the precipitation of history. Whether at a family dinner or a banquet, hand-held mutton is an indispensable dish that always brings joy and satisfaction to people.

Hand-held mutton, let's savor the charm of traditional cuisine together!