Boodog

Mongolia · East Asia

Short description: Boodog is a dramatic stone-cooked meat preparation where heated stones are placed inside the dressed animal to cook it from within.
Ingredients: Goat or marmot cooked internally with heated stones, salt, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and a little water.
Cultural note: It is associated with outdoor group meals and skilled preparation, where the cooking method is as important as the seasoning.
Common misconception: It is not a regular barbecue; the heat source is placed inside the animal instead of only below it.

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