Mutton soup has always been a favorite delicacy, and its rich and mellow taste and unique flavor are endlessly evocative, but many people tend to fall into a misconception when boiling mutton soup, thinking that the more spices, the better, but this is not the case. The real authentic mutton soup only needs a few spices to achieve its delicious flavor without fragrance, and below, I will share these spices with you.

The first is Angelica dahurica

Angelica angelica can be called a powerful warrior in boiling mutton soup, it exudes a unique and rich aroma, and the taste is pungent and slightly bitter. When Angelica Angelica is put into the pot, the volatile oil contained in it can effectively combine with the flavor substances in the mutton, so as to wrap the smell of the mutton and gradually decompose, at the same time, the fragrance of Angelica Angelica itself is slowly released during the stewing process, which can add a unique flavor level to the mutton soup, making the taste of the mutton more pure and mellow, and will not cover up the deliciousness of the mutton itself. Generally speaking, 1 grams of Angelica dahurica can be put in one pound of meat.

The second is cumin

When boiling lamb soup, cumin is an indispensable taste. Its unique flavor adds a rich flavor to the mutton soup. The aroma of cumin can be volatilized during the stewing process, blending with the aroma of lamb to form a unique compound aroma. This aroma not only has the spicy aroma of cumin itself, but also brings out the deliciousness of the mutton, making the taste of the mutton soup richer.

Cumin can mask the remaining faint smell of mutton, and at the same time stimulate the aroma of mutton itself, making the mutton soup more rich and mellow. Generally speaking, about 2 grams of cumin can be put in a pound of meat.

The third is Yamana

When boiling lamb soup, Kaempfera plays an important role in enhancing the freshness and depth of the aroma. Kaempfera can further enhance the umami of the mutton soup, making the taste of the mutton soup more delicious and delicious. Unlike some strong spices that will mask the original flavor of the mutton, it subtly brings out the umami of the mutton, and at the same time, the aroma of Kaempfera is rich and persistent, and during the stewing process, its aroma is slowly released and penetrates into the mutton soup, adding depth and complexity to the aroma of the mutton soup.

In addition, Shannai also has the effect of removing peculiar smells, adding some angelica when boiling mutton soup, which can well remove the peculiar smell existing in the mutton soup and make the taste of the mutton soup more pure. Generally speaking, about 1 grams of kaempfera can be put in a pound of meat.

The fourth is the white cardoon

White cardamom, aromatic, spicy and cool. In the process of boiling mutton soup, white cardamom plays an important role in improving the taste of mutton, which can make the mutton more tender after stewing, because some components in white cardamom can affect the protein structure of mutton, making it less likely to age and harden during the heating process, and maintain a tender taste.

At the same time, the aroma of white cardamom is fresh and pleasant, bringing a refreshing breath to the mutton soup, which is matched with the aroma of other spices to make the overall aroma of the mutton soup more harmonious. It can alleviate the greasy feeling of mutton soup to a certain extent, which is both rich and fresh, making it more refreshing to drink. Generally speaking, about 2 grams of white cardamom can be put in a pound of meat.

When boiling mutton soup, follow the principle of "not too many spices but fine", skillfully use these four spices, accurately grasp their dosage and characteristics, and can boil out a fresh and fragrant mutton soup with pure flavor. Let every taster appreciate the wonderful taste brought by the perfect fusion of mutton and spices in this bowl of mutton soup, and feel the unique charm of this unique delicacy in Chinese food culture. Whether it's on a cold winter day or on a normal day, this bowl of well-made lamb soup is undoubtedly an excellent choice.