Let me tell you the story behind the Sheep and Scorpion in detail.
The sheep scorpion is actually the backbone of the sheep. Because it looks like a scorpion and is a bone from a sheep, it is called a sheep scorpion. It is also called "Sheep Jiezi" in some places, which is the origin of its name.
Sheep and Scorpion were originally started by "poor people" who couldn't afford meat. The economy was not very good in the early years. Many people can't afford mutton, so they buy the mutton vertebrae and stew them in soup. At that time, the lamb vertebrae were removed cleanly, and there was almost no meat left to eat (pictured above). It was completely used to stew the soup to taste the freshness. Hou La discovered that using sheep and scorpions to make soup base and cook hot pot was very delicious, so the sheep and scorpion hot pot became popular.
Up to now, the sheep scorpion has become a very delicious delicacy, and it is no longer the clean appearance it used to be. The current sheep scorpion still has a lot of tenderloin left on it. Whether it's soup, hot pot, braised lamb scorpion or spicy lamb scorpion, they are all very delicious and welcome.
Sheep scorpion itself has low fat and cholesterol content, high protein and calcium content, and is easy to absorb. It is not only delicious, but also has a good nourishing effect. Especially in winter, eating a delicious pot of sheep and scorpion hot pot is tender and fragrant. You will not get tired of eating it. It is really pleasant and comfortable. Let me tell you how to do it.
Cut the sheep and scorpions into small sections, soak them in cold water for 1 hour, and wash them clean. Pour cold water into the pot, blanch for 2-3 minutes, skim off the foam, remove the sheep and scorpions and rinse them under cold water. Take another pot, add the spice bag, sheep scorpions, ginger slices, and green onions, fill it with water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, until the meat is soft and tender.
If you want to have a clear soup pot, just add seasonings, tomatoes, red dates, wolfberries, etc. and bring to a boil. If you want to eat spicy hot pot, break off a piece of spicy hot pot base and put it in. My personal suggestion is to serve a few bowls of clear soup first and eat the rest of the spicy hot pot. This is both delicious and drinkable, and tastes delicious. I suggest you try it if you get a chance.
What is sheep scorpion? Why is it called sheep scorpion? Does it taste delicious? Many people don’t know that the scorpion is actually the backbone of the sheep.