Lamb Roast Flatbread

Lamb Roast Flatbread

　　I. Introduction to Lamb Roast Flatbread

　　Lamb Roast Flatbread is one of the famous snacks in Kaifeng and is among the most beloved street foods for foodies. Whenever night markets open on the streets of Kaifeng, the line for Lamb Roast Flatbread is always the longest.

　　Lamb Roast Flatbread is made with a thin wheat flour flatbread wrapped around minced lamb and special seasonings. The flatbread is chewy, the minced lamb is fragrant and slightly charred, and the overall taste is rich and satisfying—definitely best enjoyed while hot.

　　II. Features of Lamb Roast Flatbread

　　Lamb Roast Flatbread is a specialty snack of the Hui ethnic group in Kaifeng. Because it is cooked using lamb fat or sheep’s trotter fat, it has a strong roasted lamb flavor. The flatbread (referred to as “lao mo” by locals) is filled with minced lamb and other ingredients, then baked with lamb fat. The finished product is crispy, aromatic, and uniquely flavorful.

　　III. How to Make Lamb Roast Flatbread

　　Main Ingredients: Lao mo (flatbread), minced lamb;

　　Side Ingredients: Minced scallions, salt, cumin, lamb fat.

　　1. First, boil water in a large pot over a stove. Mix flour and water into a dough similar to that used for making dumplings, divide it into small pieces, and roll them into thin flatbreads.

　　2. Once the water is boiling, steam the thin flatbreads in batches. The steamed version is called “shui lao mo,” which is also a way to enjoy it. For convenience, you can also buy it directly from street vendors.

　　3. Take one flatbread, evenly spread minced lamb, minced scallions, salt, and cumin on top, then cover it with another flatbread.

　　4. Heat a pan over the stove, add oil, and when the oil is hot, place the assembled flatbread in the pan. Cook both sides until golden brown, then fold it in half.

　　IV. Key Tips for Making Lamb Roast Flatbread

　　The heat level is crucial when cooking the flatbread—don’t use too high a flame as it can easily burn. Pay attention to the heat. Lamb Roast Flatbread uses a lot of oil, and it tastes best when cooked with plenty of it. It’s most delicious when eaten hot.