Donkey meat is a specialty of Baoding and Hejian cities in Hebei Province, China. The history of donkey meat burning can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty, according to historical records, donkey meat burning originated in the second year of Jianwen in the Ming Dynasty (1400 AD). During the Ming Dynasty, the Caoyun Wharf in Hejian City, Baoding City and other places in Hebei Province was an important commercial center, and donkey meat became a common meat food for local residents because of its cheap price.
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Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, the local Cao Gang and the Yan Gang often clashed over the hegemony of the docks. After the Cao Gang defeated the Salt Gang, they captured the Salt Gang's pack donkeys, but they were unable to handle them. So, the people of the Cao Gang decided to slaughter the donkeys and stew them to celebrate the victory. In order to enjoy the donkey meat better, they eat the stewed donkey meat in a special local fire. In this way, the donkey meat fire was born.
Over time, donkey meat roast gradually developed and spread, becoming a local specialty. In the process of making it, the choice of donkey meat is very important. High-quality donkey meat should be tender and juicy, and after being marinated or sauced, the meat is more delicious. Fire is a type of pasta that is made from dead noodles. The burnt outside is tender on the inside, and the flavor of the donkey meat complements each other, creating a unique taste and flavor.
Donkey meat is very popular in the catering market in North China. In the streets and alleys of Hebei Province, donkey meat burning shops can be seen everywhere. Whether it is the circular fire in Baoding or the rectangular fire in the river, they all have their own characteristics, but all of them are mouth-watering. The donkey meat is not only loved by the local residents, but also attracts many tourists.
Roasted donkey meat is not only delicious, but also has a certain nutritional value. Donkey meat is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, and is believed to have the effects of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing essence and yang, and nourishing yin and kidneys. Therefore, donkey meat roast is not only a delicacy, but also regarded as a nourishing food, which has a certain health care effect for some people who are weak or need to supplement nutrition.
Donkey meat roast is a special snack in North China, with a long history and unique production methods. It has a rich taste, delicious taste and rich nutrition, and has become a well-known local specialty and an important part of traditional Chinese food culture.