Delingha Hand-grabbed Lamb

Delingha Hand-grabbed Lamb

　　Hand-grabbed lamb is a unique way Tibetan herders on the Qinghai Plateau enjoy lamb. It gets its name from the traditional method of eating: using one hand to hold a knife and cut the meat, while the other hand grabs and eats the meat directly. The cooking method is very simple—fresh lamb is boiled in water, then seasoned with salt or served with a side of salt for dipping. The cooked lamb remains tender yet firm, with a delicious, rich flavor. Originally a convenient meal for herders during nomadic life, it has now become one of the distinctive local and ethnic-flavored delicacies.