Shanglin Horse Meat

Shanglin Horse Meat

　　Shanglin County is just 140 kilometers from Nanning, rich in resources, and known as the “back garden” of Nanning. It is also an important supply base for Nanning’s green agricultural and sideline products. Shanglin is a multi-ethnic county, and its culinary style blends the characteristics of various ethnic groups, making it quite unique. When it comes to local delicacies, locals highly recommend horse meat: “Horse meat isn’t something you can find just anywhere, but here in Shanglin, we have it—and our way of preparing it is quite unique.” Among these, the stir-fried horse meat from Sanli Town in Shanglin is the most famous. The stir-fried dried horse meat is very chewy and full of flavor, making it a great pairing with alcohol or even a tasty snack. Nowadays, visitors can also try it at some local food shops in Shanglin County. The locals have even developed a whole series of horse meat dishes, such as stir-fried horse offal, horse meat hotpot, horse meat rice noodles, and horse meat soup.

　　Horse meat is one of the commonly consumed meats among nomadic peoples. In China, it has been eaten for 5,000 years, although when boiled or stir-fried, it tends to produce foam and emit a strong odor, which is why some people dislike the taste of horse meat and avoid it. Historically, because horses were not abundant, it wasn’t considered an everyday meat. However, compared to chicken and beef, horse meat has a higher protein content.