When buying lamb, which one should you choose, "goat" or "sheep"? The difference is big and it is advisable to understand
When we come to the lamb counter, we will see two common options – goat meat and sheep meat. These two kinds of mutton are obviously different, not only in the taste of eating, but also in terms of taste, traditional Chinese medicine efficacy, cooking methods and **. So what is the difference between goat meat and lamb meat? Let's look at each of them.
The biggest difference between goat meat and sheep meat is their smell. The term "muzzle" refers to a smell that is characteristic of food and may cause discomfort to many people.
Goat meat has a very strong smell, mainly because the glandular secretions on the goat's body can penetrate into the meat, causing the whole piece of meat to give off a strong smell. This is also the reason why many people are afraid to try goat meat easily. In contrast, sheep has a much lighter taste, and for those who are not used to the smell of goats, sheep meat will be more palatable.
Of course, for those lamb enthusiasts who love the unique flavor of goat meat, the smell of goat meat is also its biggest selling point. Goat meat is unique among sheep meat because of its special flavor, which sheep meat cannot match.
From a TCM perspective, the efficacy of goat meat and sheep meat is also different.
Goat meat is warm, and it is easy to get angry if you eat too much, so it is suitable for people with a cold constitution. The temperature of sheep meat is flat, the impact on the human body is very small, even if it is often eaten, it will not catch fire, and it is more suitable for the general population.
In addition, goat meat and sheep meat have different effects on specific conditions. For example, goat meat has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, and can be used for **dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea and other diseases; Sheep meat has the effect of nourishing blood and is more suitable for anemia, weakness and other diseases.
Therefore, from this point of view, when buying mutton, it is recommended to choose a more suitable mutton breed according to your own physical characteristics and the condition of the disease.
Goat meat and sheep meat are also cooked differently. This is mainly related to the meat quality characteristics of the two types of lamb.
Goat meat is relatively old and rich in myogenic protein, so it is more suitable for slow cooking. After a long period of stewing, the myogenic protein and collagen of goat meat will be hydrolyzed, and the meat will become extremely tender and delicious.
Sheep meat, on the other hand, is relatively tender and has a high water content. Therefore, sheep meat is more suitable for quick stir-frying or steaming cooking. Otherwise, it is easy to harden the meat and affect the taste.
Therefore, when we process goat meat and sheep meat, we should pay attention to different cooking methods, so as to bring out the flavor and nutritional value of the two types of mutton.
Of course, the ** of goat meat and sheep meat are not the same. Generally speaking, whether it is domestic or foreign, the ** of goat meat is higher than that of sheep meat of the same weight.
There are mainly the following reasons: first, the cost of breeding goats is higher, and goats are less adaptable to the environment and need to be taken care of manually; Second, goats gain weight more slowly than sheep and have a longer average survival period, which also increases costs; Thirdly, goats have a lower slaughter rate and a smaller proportion of edible meat than sheep.
Therefore, from an economic point of view, sheep meat will be more cost-effective. However, for those diners who don't care about **, only seek quality and taste, the ** style of goat meat is also not spared.
Through the above comparative analysis, we can see that there is a big difference between goat meat and sheep meat, whether it is taste, nutrition or **. So how do we make trade-offs when purchasing?
Here's a little advice for you: if you can't get used to the smell of goat meat, it is recommended to choose sheep; If you have a hot constitution, it is not suitable to eat goat meat regularly; Taking into account the ** factor, sheep meat will be more cost-effective.
Of course, if you are a mutton enthusiast and don't mind the smell of goat meat, and you don't care about **, then goat meat is definitely the best choice. It has a unique flavor and high nutritional value, making it a favorite of many mutton controls.
No matter which type of lamb you choose, you should pay attention to different techniques when cooking it, so that you can bring out the characteristics of each one. I hope that through the above content, I can give you some reference when buying mutton. Let's enjoy the fun of lamb together!