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Goat Meat – Yen Bai | Famous specialty of Yen Bai Province

With relatively favorable natural conditions for cattle grazing. The large hilly areas are a delicious meal for a variety of livestock. Grazing is also a factor that makes cattle in Yen Bai have special delicious meat quality, in which  Yen Bai goat meat cannot be ignored .

Free-range mountain goat meat  is often preferred because of its firmness and low fat. The goats reaching the slaughter age are selected to be chased and beaten until the odor is gone. The goat meat is marinated with cinnamon leaves or chrysanthemum and then processed into attractive dishes.

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For example, for grilled goat, people choose the characteristic soft red corn marinated with mountain spices. Grill the goat meat on embers to avoid high heat so as not to smother the smoke. While baking, you must spread the cashew oil evenly on the surface so that the meat does not dry out and keep the color beautiful. Especially, it must be grilled from the skin, when the skin is cooked, the meat is just enough to absorb the spices and cook. Grilled goat meat is even more delicious when served with wild vegetables and dipping sauce prepared by upland people.

In addition,  Yen Bai goat meat  can also process many attractive dishes waiting for you to discover. Goat meat is not only a filling meal but also rich in nutrients, so it always attracts people when they hear the name.

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