烤全羊 (kǎoquányáng) · whole roast lamb, whole-roasted sheep

Measure Word

一只烤全羊 zhī

Meanings

1 whole roast lamb
2 whole-roasted sheep

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About the dish

蒙餐 Inner Mongolia · 热菜 Hot dish

A whole young lamb coated in a batter of egg yolk, flour, salt, cumin and pepper, roasted in a pit oven or over a fire until golden and crisp, then carved at the table, with cumin and chili on the side. A feast for a large group.

Usually contains egg and wheat

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Examples

HSK 6

我们点了一只烤全羊招待客人。

Wǒmen diǎn le yì zhī kǎoquányáng zhāodài kèrén.

We ordered a whole roast lamb to entertain the guests.

HSK 7-9

新疆的烤全羊非常有名。

Xīnjiāng de kǎoquányáng fēicháng yǒumíng.

Xinjiang's whole roast lamb is very famous.

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culture

A signature dish of Xinjiang Uyghur and Inner Mongolian cuisine, traditionally roasted in a clay pit (馕坑) and reserved for celebrations, weddings, and honored guests. Often presented at the table whole, with ceremony.