Jingisukan

Japan · East Asia

Mutton and vegetables cooking on a round tabletop grill.
Jingisukan

Jingisukan is grilled sheep meat and vegetables associated with Hokkaido. A characteristic iron pan has a raised center for the meat and a lower rim for vegetables, which take on the juices released during cooking. Both lamb and mutton are used. Bean sprouts, onions, carrots and cabbage are familiar accompaniments.[1]

Seasoning methods differ. Around Takikawa, marinating the meat before cooking is common; in Sapporo and some coastal areas, cooked meat is often dipped in a separate sauce. Sauces and cuts also vary between shops and households. Jingisukan is served in specialist restaurants and cooked at home, and outdoor gatherings during Hokkaido's cherry-blossom season are another setting for the dish.[1][2]

References

Sources checked:

  1. ジンギスカン — Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  2. ジンギスカン — Hokkaido District Agriculture Office
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