Braised dog meat is a traditional dish with strong local characteristics, and its unique taste and flavor are deeply loved by diners. Below, I will give you a detailed introduction to the recipe and method of braised dog meat, so that you can easily enjoy this delicious dish at home.
1. Ingredients and seasonings required.
1.Dog meat: 500 grams, washed and cut into appropriate sized pieces.
2.Ginger: 2 slices, flattened and set aside.
3.Green onions: 2 stalks, cut into sections and set aside.
4.Cooking wine: to taste, to remove the fishy smell.
5.Marinade packet: 1 packet, including star anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, Sichuan pepper and other spices.
6.Dark soy sauce: To taste, for coloring.
7.Light soy sauce: Appropriate amount to increase saltiness.
8.Salt: to taste, adjust to taste.
9.Sugar: To taste, to increase sweetness.
10.Water: about 2000 ml for boiling marinade.
Second, the practice steps.
1.Prepare the marinade: Put the spices in the marinade packet into the water, add ginger, green onions and cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for about 20 minutes to allow the spices to fully exude the flavor.
2.Blanching: Put the dog meat in a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, continue to cook for about 5 minutes, remove the dog meat and drain the water for later use.
3.Stir-fry sugar: Add an appropriate amount of sugar to the pot, fry over low heat until melted and reddish-brown, add an appropriate amount of water, stir well and pour into the marinade.
4.Marinade: Put the blanched dog meat into the marinade, add dark soy sauce, light soy sauce and salt to taste, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until the dog meat is cooked through.
5.Remove the marinated dog meat, drain it and put it on a plate.
3. Tips.
1.When blanching dog meat, it is necessary to fully remove the blood and fishy smell, so that the marinated dog meat will be more delicious.
2.Pay attention to the heat when frying the sugar to avoid the sugar burning and affecting the taste.
3.When marinating, the temperature of the marinade should be maintained to avoid too high or too low to affect the flavor and texture of the dog meat.
4.The marinated dog meat can be soaked in the marinade for a while to make it more flavorful.
4. Nutritional value and consumption suggestions.
Braised dog meat is rich in protein, fat, minerals and other nutrients, and moderate consumption can provide energy and nutrients for the body. However, due to the warm nature of dog meat, excessive consumption may cause fire, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation. In addition, in order to maintain the texture and flavor of braised dog meat, it is recommended to heat it well until it is cooked thoroughly before eating.
In short, braised dog meat is a delicious and nutritious traditional dish, as long as you master the correct recipe and method, you can easily enjoy the deliciousness of this dish at home. I hope that everyone will pay attention to the details when trying to make braised dog meat and make a delicious dish.