Wuzhen braised mutton

The material selection of braised mutton in Wuzhen is very particular. It must be made from the "Flower Sheep" of that year, that is, the Young Lake Sheep. This kind of mutton is tender and fat, and its skin is fine and clean, and it is an indispensable tonic dish for winter in Wuzhen. There is a folk saying that "one winter mutton is better than a few kilograms of ginseng". The selection of braised mutton in Wuzhen is very particular. It must be made from the "Flower Goat" of that year, that is, the Young Lake Sheep. This kind of mutton is tender and fat, and its skin is tender and creamy. The condiments are generally radish, soy sauce, yellow wine, red dates, rock sugar, ginger, etc. It must be cooked with big fire first and then with slow fire. The heat depends on the flexibility of the burner. Mutton is sweet and warm, and has the functions of invigorating qi and tonifying deficiency, warming the middle and warming the lower, stimulating appetite and strengthening strength. It contains far more protein than pork, which can make people plump and moisturize their skin if eaten frequently. There is a folk saying in Wuzhen that "mutton in one winter is better than a few Jin of ginseng". The mutton in Wuzhen is cooked in a big pot with earthen stoves and firewood, which usually takes one night. The gourmets have different tastes for mutton, and some like the fat and thin sandwich. Some prefer the fresh and juicy leg essence; Some like the fat and fragrant tail; Some specialize in neck-neck live meat, while others specialize in sheep's hoofs in the water ... They often give up their dreams in the morning to eat a favorite piece of mutton, waiting for a small fire to boil the mutton all night. A glass of wine, a bowl of mutton, or a bowl of mutton noodles with freshly rolled fine noodles, sprinkled with green and yellow garlic leaves Jiang Mo, and you can eat it to your satisfaction. The best time to taste Wuzhen mutton is after the autumn wind. At that time, in the streets and alleys of Wuzhen, all the mutton shops were full of diners.
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