In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mutton is considered sweet without being greasy, warm in nature without being drying. It is believed to have effects such as nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, warming the body and replenishing qi, and stimulating the appetite and strengthening the spleen. Therefore, mutton has long been regarded by the Chinese as an important food for winter nourishment. However, while mutton is delicious, there are many rules and taboos regarding its consumption. If you are not careful, you might be "fooled" by the mutton.
Mutton should not be eaten with these things
Mutton should not be eaten with vinegar, watermelon, or tea. Vinegar is warm in nature; eating it with warm mutton will greatly diminish the effects of the mutton. Watermelon is cold in nature; not only does it reduce the warming and nourishing effects of mutton, but it can also harm the spleen and stomach. Tea is the nemesis of mutton. Drinking tea while eating mutton can form tannic acid protein, which can easily induce constipation.
Don't eat "hot pot mutton" too rare
"Hot pot mutton" is very popular because it is easy to prepare and delicious. However, if the mutton is not fully cooked, there is a risk of contracting trichinosis. To prevent trichinosis, the meat slices must be cooked thoroughly. Additionally, the time for cooking mutton in the hot pot should not be too short. Especially avoid using chopsticks to dip the mutton in the pot and eating it immediately. The mutton should be simmered in the boiling pot for at least one minute.
Grilled mutton has a fatal risk
Grilled mutton skewers attract many diners with their color, aroma, spicy flavor, and tenderness. However, grilled mutton skewers hide a fatal risk and can lead to parasitic infections. More seriously, the high-temperature grilling of mutton skewers causes the decomposition of strong carcinogens. The accumulation of these substances in the human body can induce the development of various malignant tumors, such as stomach cancer and colon cancer.