Zhouji Lamb Steamed Buns

Zhouji Lamb Steamed Buns

　　Zhouji Lamb Steamed Buns are a specialty dish from Kaijiang County, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province. The "Zhouji Lamb Steamed Buns" at Kaijiang County’s Country Bumpkin Noodle Shop were awarded “One of the Top Ten Famous Snacks of the Second Dazhou Snack Awards.”

　　Zhouji Lamb Steamed Buns follow the traditional preparation technique for lamb buns. Fresh lamb is cut into strips and mixed with seasonings such as salt, cooking wine, Pixian bean paste, rapeseed oil, rice flour, garlic, and slices of old ginger. The mixture is then placed in small bamboo steamers and steamed over high heat until fully cooked (commonly referred to as “steamed buns ready for serving”). When eating, you can sprinkle a little Sichuan peppercorn, chili powder, chopped scallions, and cilantro on top. The aroma is fragrant and inviting, while the taste is numbing, spicy, savory, tender, and delicious.