Huang'an Donkey Meat

Huang'an Donkey Meat

　　Heavenly dragon meat, earthly donkey meat！Huang'an donkey meat is one of the specialty snacks of Yuncheng, and the most famous brand is “Wu Family” donkey meat. The selection of ingredients for Huang'an donkey meat is very particular: no overly old or too young donkeys are chosen, nor those that are too thin or too fat. Only middle-aged donkeys, ideally aged three to five years, are selected. The preparation of Huang'an donkey meat is as meticulous as the ingredient selection and can be considered a unique culinary skill: first, high-quality Chinese herbal seasonings are chosen—commonly referred to as “feeding the medicine”—followed by preparing a rich broth, then cooking the meat in a pot for seven to eight hours. The control of heat during cooking is also crucial: high heat is used initially to bring the water to a boil, after which the heat is reduced to simmer the meat slowly and gently, resulting in a carefully crafted delicacy. It is brightly colored, delicious, tender and easy to chew, with a uniquely appetizing aroma that never tires the palate. It is suitable as a drinking accompaniment or as a flavorful side dish.

　　According to Compendium of Materia Medica: Donkey meat is mild in nature. It has a delicious taste and is a type of meat that is high in protein, low in fat, and low in cholesterol. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that donkey meat, with its sweet and cool properties, helps to replenish qi and nourish blood, nourish yin and invigorate yang, calm the spirit and relieve irritability. It treats chronic strain. Drinking its broth on an empty stomach can treat hemorrhoids and expel parasites. Donkey kidney, which is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, benefits the kidneys, invigorates yang, and strengthens tendons and bones.