Minqin Lamb [Gansu Minqin Specialty]

What is Minqin lamb? Authentic specialty of Minqin, Gansu: Minqin lamb

Content summary:Do you want to know what Minqin lamb is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Minqin in Gansu Province - Minqin Lamb. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Minqin Lamb. The full text will take about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Minqin Lamb.

Basic Introduction of Minqin Lamb

Minqin Lamb, mainly produced in Minqin County, Gansu Province, China, is a geographical indication product recognized by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China. It specifically refers to a specific variety of lamb raised in a specific environment in Minqin County, Gansu Province, and processed using specific techniques. Minqin County is located in the northwest of Gansu Province, surrounded by the Tengger Desert and Badain Jaran Desert in the east, west and north. The desert climate and natural aquatic plants create a unique mellow mutton, which has many advantages such as "light smell of mutton, high protein content, moderate fat in the meat, fresh and tender meat, and delicious taste". Minqin lamb has various types such as braised lamb, boiled lamb, and grilled lamb, among which the most famous are Dashui lamb and Suoyang lamb. The quality of Minqin lamb can be summarized as "light gamey smell, high protein content, moderate fat content in the meat, fresh and tender meat, and delicious taste". When you come to Minqin, you cannot ignore the lamb in Minqin. The desert climate and natural aquatic plants create a unique and mellow aroma of lamb. Minqin lamb meat has a relatively suitable fat content, a good marble pattern distribution (average of 2.52), and good water holding capacity (average water loss rate of 6.98), therefore it has an ideal appearance and excellent storage stability. Cholesterol is much lower than other meats, and the types and proportions of amino acids it contains meet the nutritional needs of the human body, making it highly nutritious. After slaughter, the Minqin lamb meat has a uniform red color, luster, milky white fat, clear muscle fiber texture, toughness, slightly dry or air dried film on the surface, non stick to the hands, and immediately recovers the indentation after finger pressure. After boiling, the meat soup becomes transparent and clear, with fat gathering on the liquid surface, and it is almost as fragrant as ever without the need for seasoning. The history of sheep farming in Minqin has a long and rich history. "Abundant water and grass, suitable for grazing and fishing" is a true reflection of the development of sheep farming in Minqin, and the legend of Su Wu shepherding is a historical witness to the development of sheep farming in Minqin. According to the records in the Shangshu Yugong, "pond Xiongnu settled down to pasture", and pond is now Minqin, which shows that during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were human beings living and breeding and engaged in animal husbandry production in Minqin. During the Qin and Han dynasties, the Xiongnu dominated Hexi. At that time, the Minqin sheep were the "tribute" offered by the Xiongnu to the Central Plains emperor and their main source of food. According to expert research, Minqin County is the place where Han Zhonglang's general Su Wu grazed his sheep. Su Wu Mountain in the county is the only regional name in the country named after Su Wu, and the story of Su Wu shepherding sheep is well-known in Minqin. For a long time, raising sheep, eating lamb, and using lamb to entertain guests have become a tradition, and making lamb series meals has become an important part of local food culture. The long history of sheep farming and the good tradition of sheep farming have accumulated a profound culture of the meat sheep industry, and also laid the social foundation for the development of the meat sheep industry in Minqin. Changning Township, Caiqi Township, Chongxing Township, Daba Township, Jiahe Township, Suwu Township, Datan Township, Shuangcike Township, Quanshan Town, Xuebai Township, Sanlei Town, Dongba Town, Hongshaliang Township, Xiqu Town, Donghu Town, Harvesting Township, Hongshagang Town, and Nanhu Township in Minqin County, Gansu Province, with a total of 18 administrative regions currently under its jurisdiction