How to make raw sheep head
Recently, hot topics about cooking and food have continued to heat up across the Internet, especially innovative methods of traditional ingredients that have attracted much attention. As an ingredient with local characteristics, the cooking method of raw sheep head has also become the focus of discussion among many food lovers. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the processing methods, cooking steps and precautions of raw sheep head, helping you to easily make delicious sheep head dishes at home.
1. How to deal with raw sheep heads
Raw sheep head requires careful handling before cooking to ensure taste and hygiene. Here are the key steps for handling raw sheep heads:
| steps | How to operate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cleaning | Rinse the surface of the sheep head with running water to remove blood and impurities | Focus on cleaning the mouth, nasal cavity and other parts of the body |
| 2. Hair removal | Use a fire or scraper to remove residual wool | Be careful not to burn the skin |
| 3. Split | Split the sheep head along the midline to facilitate subsequent processing | Use professional tools and pay attention to safety |
| 4. Soak | Soak in clean water for 2-3 hours, changing the water halfway | You can add a small amount of white vinegar to remove the smell |
2. Recommended popular cooking methods
According to recent sharings from food bloggers and discussions among netizens, the following are the three most popular ways to prepare raw sheep heads:
| practice | main ingredients | cooking time | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braised sheep head | Sheep head, onion, ginger, garlic, spices, soy sauce | 2-3 hours | The sauce is rich in flavor and the meat is soft and tender. |
| Stewed sheep head soup | Sheep head, white radish, wolfberry | 4-5 hours | The soup is milky white and nourishing. |
| Salad lamb head meat | Cooked lamb head meat, coriander, chili oil | 30 minutes | Refreshing and appetizing, suitable for summer |
3. Detailed recipe for braised sheep head
Taking braised sheep head, which has received the most attention recently, as an example, we will introduce the production steps in detail:
1.Prepare materials: Half a prepared sheep head, 50g green onions, 30g ginger slices, 20g garlic cloves, 5 dried chili peppers, 2 star anise, 3 bay leaves, 1 small section of cinnamon, 50ml light soy sauce, 20ml dark soy sauce, 100ml cooking wine, 30g rock sugar.
2.Blanching treatment: Put the sheep head in cold water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, boil over high heat, skim off the foam, blanch for 5 minutes, remove and wash.
3.Stir-fried spices: Heat oil in a pan, add rock sugar and stir-fry over low heat until it melts and turns amber. Add onion, ginger, garlic and all spices and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.Stewed sheep head: Add the sheep head and stir-fry until browned, add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to taste, pour in hot water that covers the sheep head, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2 hours.
5.Collect juice and serve on plate: After the sheep head is soft and tender, turn to high heat to collect the juice. During this period, continuously pour the soup on the sheep head, and finally sprinkle with chopped green onion.
4. Cooking Tips
1.The key to removing fishy smell: In addition to conventional blanching, a small amount of white wine or lemon juice can be added during soaking to effectively remove the mutton smell.
2.Fire control: During the stewing process, keep the heat low and simmer to avoid the water from evaporating too quickly and causing the pot to burn.
3.Food recommendations: The maturity of each part of the sheep head is different. You can take out the parts that are easy to ripen first, such as the tongue, eyes, etc., and continue to stew the rest.
4.Save method: The uneaten sheep head can be refrigerated together with the soup, and the flavor will be better after heating the next day.
5. Nutritional value analysis
| Nutritional information | Content (per 100g) | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 18-22g | Promote muscle growth |
| fat | 10-15g | provide energy |
| Calcium | 150-200mg | Strong bones |
| iron | 3-5mg | Prevent anemia |
Recent food trends show that more and more people are trying to prepare traditional specialties at home. Raw sheep head cuisine not only has a unique taste, but is also rich in various nutrients. I hope that through the introduction of this article, you can master the processing methods and cooking techniques of raw sheep head, and you can also make delicious restaurant-level sheep head dishes at home.
Special reminder: When purchasing raw sheep heads, please choose formal channels to ensure the freshness and safety of the ingredients. It is recommended to start with a small portion when trying it for the first time, and gradually master the heat and seasoning techniques.
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