Camel's hoof

Camel's hoof

　　　　Every part of a camel is valuable, but the camel's hoof is the most prized. The camel's hoof refers to the four large, soft hooves, each about the size of 1. As it comes from the most active part of the camel’s body, the meat is exceptionally tender, elastic, and tendon-like yet softer.

　　　　The camel's hoof is highly nutritious and has long been ranked alongside bear’s paw, bird’s nest, and monkey head mushroom as one of China’s “Four Famous Dishes.” It was also one of the “Eight Northern Delicacies” served in ancient imperial courts. Due to its rarity and value, camel's hooves are usually reserved for high-end hotels on the mainland, and even at luxurious banquets in Ejin, known as the “Hometown of Camels,” it is rarely available.

　　　　The fleshy part of the camel’s hoof is thick, plump, and rich in protein, with tender and elastic meat. Although a camel’s hooves are large, the edible part is quite small, which adds to its rarity and value. The camel's hoof is not only highly nutritious but also has special tonic properties. It is considered a rare delicacy at the feasts of Mongolian nobility.