Qinggan Loop Food takes you through many ways to eat Northwest mutton

Life is nothing more than eating, drinking and having fun. The most important thing when going to a place is to find out where the local delicacies are!

Everyone has a Northwest dream. The delicacy you can’t miss when you come to the Northwest is mutton. When it comes to mutton, many people shake their heads (because mutton has an unpleasant smell of mutton, it is left out by some people), but this is not the case. That’s because you don’t know how to eat it. I want to correct the name of Northwest mutton here. Many friends refuse to eat mutton when they come to Northwest, but after eating the mutton in Northwest, they all give a thumbs up. As a senior foodie, I want to know more about Northwest mutton. How to eat mutton and where to eat it? Just listen to what I tell you...

It’s delicious from head to toe

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The most unexpected way to eat

I still want to eat it - roasted sheep head

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A must-eat in the Northwest is roasted sheep head. It is usually eaten more in Dunhuang. My friends must order it every time they eat barbecue. Why is it said to be the most unexpected delicacy? Because ordering it A roasted sheep head, the boss will prepare it for you and serve it with a portion of sheep brain and 15 skewers of roasted sheep head meat. Are you surprised? In the south, roasted pig brains are more common, but only a portion of pig brain. In our northwest, the boss is very down-to-earth. If you want a sheep head, nothing will be left over to prepare it for you. Generally, a sheep head costs 50 yuan. When ordering, the waiter will ask you if you want sheep head meat or brains. Generally, you don't order a single order because it is not cost-effective.

The best way to eat mutton

The best way to eat mutton is mutton chops. Calculated by the pound, it can be made into kang pot mutton, white strips, and grilled lamb chops.

Original flavor - hand-caught mutton

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The best way to eat mutton chops is hand-caught mutton, also called hand-caught mutton For Baitiao, choose good lamb chops. Cook the lamb at just the right temperature, add salt and pepper, and you can taste the original flavor of northwest lamb. The meat is tender and refreshing, fat but not greasy. Hand-caught mutton is a big dish served to guests during the New Year and festivals. When a steaming plate of hand-caught mutton is served, the house is filled with aroma, and you eat the meat with big mouthfuls and drink with a big bowl!

Delicious fragrant plum - Kang pot lamb chops

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When it comes to eating lamb chops, I usually eat Kang pot lamb chops , because of the rich ingredients, Kang Pot is usually made according to the kilogram of lamb you order. One pound of Kang Pot is recommended for 4-5 people. A portion of Kang Pot mutton, pancakes, potatoes, and onions is enough to make a big dish. The only thing missing from life is this kang pot mutton!

The most affordable way to eat mutton

Folk delicacy - fried haggis

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Stir-fried haggis Haggis consists of sheep's internal organs, stir-fried with chili peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, chili noodles, and cumin. The carefully washed and processed haggis is also a famous snack, but locals eat it in their spare time. I often eat it for meals, it’s cheap and affordable.

The most friendly way to eat mutton

Suitable for all ages - Mutton Noodle Soup

Mutton Noodle Soup with full color, flavor and flavor by Zhongtu Cultural Travel

< p> This is definitely a food that is close to the people. Office workers in Dunhuang will eat mutton noodle soup in the morning before going to work in autumn and winter. They eat it either at home or out. The mutton soup is definitely the best breakfast. Whoever drinks it You know, they usually don’t open after 12 noon, so you have to get up early.

The most famous way to eat

Northwest specialty - Braised Poplar Cake

Braised Poplar Cake by Zhongtu Cultural Travel

To Dunhuang Those who have done enough guides will know that Dunhuang is famous for its braised poplar cakes and poplar braised cakes. They are everywhere in Dunhuang, but they may not all taste good. The following will introduce which one is the most authentic and authentic. Braised poplar cakes are suitable for Chinese food and For dinner, a large piece of tender mutton is stewed in a moderately thick noodle. The soup penetrates into the noodle, and the slices are delicious. The mutton does not have any smell, so it is worth tasting.

The most common way to eat

Fragrant on the outside and tender on the inside - grilled mutton kebabs

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Grilled Mutton skewers are irresistible to me. It is recommended to eat mutton skewers in Dunhuang. Why? Because the local people in Xining usually eat meat medium rare, many people are not used to it. When I go to Xining Shuijing Lane to eat mutton skewers, I have to ask the store to grill it for me a second time. Dunhuang mutton skewers are suitable for public tastes. The mutton in Dunhuang Night Market The prices are all clearly marked, you can check them when ordering. Generally, lamb skewers are 2 yuan per skewer. Local lamb skewers in Dunhuang are grilled for 10 skewers. Naturally, the perfect fusion of chili pepper and mutton, the heat is just right, and this is the taste. , don’t worry about not being able to finish 10 skewers for two people, that’s impossible. It’s so delicious that you can’t stop eating it!

Qinghai VS Dunhuang, where to eat the most delicious mutton

Next, I will show you the delicious taste of mutton. Mutton is available everywhere. Why should you eat it in the northwest? The main meat staples are beef and mutton, and mutton is the most common. Mutton is a common dish, and mutton is the most popular. Of course, the way of eating is also different in different regions. Just Xining and Dunhuang have different ways of eating. Each has its own merits.

Everyone thinks that I haven’t told you where to eat mutton after talking about it for a long time. Now listen to me and tell you slowly!

Xining Huade Food City

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Location: Xining Huade Food City

Recommended food: Kang Pot mutton

Cost: RMB 80 for a kilogram of kang pot, medium-sized kang pot lamb chops for RMB 60, enough for two people

Recommended reason: The first half is halal food as soon as you enter. area, the second half is the Chinese food area, with a wide variety of food, large portions and affordable

Shuijing Lane, Xining

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Location : Shuijingxiang, Xining

Recommended food: Grilled lamb chops

Cost: 80 yuan per pound of lamb chops

Recommended reasons: Cooked lamb chops, all There are no big bones in the ribs. The boss cuts and grills them as much as you want. It’s full of deliciousness

No. 002, Dunhuang Shazhou Market Food Plaza

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No. 2, Shazhou Market Food Plaza

Location: No. 002, Shazhou Market Food Plaza, Dunhuang

Recommended food: Fried haggis

Consumption: Small portion 10 yuan, medium portion 15 yuan, large portion 20 yuan

Recommendation reason: A small shop where locals in Dunhuang go. The business is booming and the taste is good. I won’t tell ordinary people about it

Xia Family Hezhi

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Xiajia Hezhi

Location: Xiajia Hezhi Store No. 9, Building 3, Tianrun Hotel, Dunhuang City

Recommended food: Mutton noodle soup

Cost: 18 yuan for a small bowl, 20 yuan for a large bowl

Reason for recommendation: No additives, suitable for all ages, nutritious Rich, long-established and professional

Dunhuang Night Market

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Location: Fengqingcheng Barbecue Street next to Dunhuang Night Market

Recommended food: Grilled mutton skewers, grilled sheep heads

Cost: Lamb skewers are 2 yuan per skewer, sheep heads are 50 yuan each

Reasons for recommendation: Dunhuang Night Market is the place where tourists go to eat barbecue restaurants , Fengqingcheng BBQ Street is the place where Dunhuang locals eat mutton skewers. It is authentic and delicious, and the price is clearly marked

Hu Sheep Braised Cake

Location: West Exit of Dunhuang Hongtai Market, Jiafuyuan Hot Pot Opposite

Recommended food: Braised poplar pancake

Cost: 98 yuan for a large portion, enough for 4-6 people; 78 yuan for a medium portion, enough for 3-5 people; 68 yuan for a small portion Enough for 2-3 people

Recommendation reason: This store is an authentic old store. Many people see this store as a guide. The previous store has been re-opened and moved to another location, and the business is still booming (specially for The latest guide for foodies)

How to eat mutton in the Northwest

I believe that many people are gagging after seeing the delicious food. I am one of them. I believe that the Northwest attracts more than just you. Food, as well as unique landforms and cultural landscapes. From the map, Xining starts from Qinghai Lake, then to Delingha, to Daqaidan, the edge of Qaidam, enters Dunhuang, takes the Hexi Corridor to Zhangye, and takes the most American road from Zhangye 227 Returning to Xining, the Qinggan Ring Road is becoming more and more famous. There are more than 20 scenic spots along the way, such as the vast blue waves, the yak yurt, the sky, the solitary smoke of the desert, and the vastness next door. Fiery desert, colorful Zhangye, snow-covered holy mountains, endless pastures. You can have a panoramic view of all the scenic spots along the way except the ocean, so many people love the vastness of the Northwest.