History and culture of instant-boiled mutton

Instant-boiled mutton, also known as "mutton hotpot", has a long history. It originated in Yuan Dynasty and is closely related to Mongolian food culture.

According to Shu Wei, during the Three Kingdoms period, when Cao Pi was declared emperor by the Han Dynasty, a hot pot made of copper appeared. People use hot pot to rinse pork, cattle, sheep, chicken, fish and other meat, but it was not popular at that time. Later, with the further development of cooking technology, various hot pots appeared one after another.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, Bianjing (now Kaifeng) pubs had hot pot in winter. By the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, several different hot pots had been formed all over the country, each with its own characteristics. With the continuous development of history, instant-boiled mutton has become a part of China's food culture and is deeply loved by people.

In addition, there is another saying that instant-boiled mutton was popularized by Kublai Khan, the founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. During Kublai Khan's journey to the south, he missed the stewed mutton in his hometown, so the chef sliced the mutton, scalded it with boiling water and dipped it in seasoning. After Kublai Khan ate it, he was full of praise, hence the name.

Historical development of instant-boiled mutton

1, instant-boiled mutton was first formed in Mongolian nomadic life, and then gradually entered the Central Plains under the impetus of the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, becoming a delicacy on the table of the royal family and nobles.

2. By the Qing Dynasty, instant-boiled mutton had spread to the people, especially in the cold winter in the north, people preferred this steaming hot pot food to drive away the cold and warm the stomach.

3. With the passage of time, the practice and seasoning of instant-boiled mutton are constantly enriched and improved. There are not only traditional clear soup rinsing methods, but also spicy, mandarin duck and other flavors.

4. In modern times, instant-boiled mutton has become a major feature of winter catering in China, especially in Beijing, where instant-boiled mutton is regarded as one of the essential foods in winter.

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