1, octagon
Illicium verum is a kind of spice with strong fragrance and unique taste. It can make stewed mutton rich in aroma and mellow in taste. Generally, it is advisable to use one or two octagons and 500 grams of stewed mutton. Add it in the stew process to let the aroma of star anise slowly penetrate into the mutton.
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon bark is a kind of spice with unique fragrance, which can add rich aroma and taste to stewed mutton. A small piece of cinnamon is enough to improve the taste. Add cinnamon to the saucepan and stew it with other seasonings, so that its fragrance will gradually blend into the mutton.
3. Amomum tsao-ko
Amomum tsaoko is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, which can enhance the flavor and taste of stewed mutton. Generally, a proper amount of Amomum tsaoko (about half a tablespoon) is stewed with mutton. Amomum tsaoko has a strong flavor and can be used in moderation.
4. Fennel
Fennel, also known as cumin or coriander, has a unique aroma and taste. When stewing mutton, you can add a proper amount of fennel to the ingredients and stew them together. The aroma and taste of fennel can penetrate into mutton to improve the taste and flavor of dishes.
Introduce the steps and practices of mutton stew;
1. Prepare the required materials, including mutton, star anise, cinnamon, tsaoko, fennel, soy sauce, etc.
2. Cut the mutton into pieces, wash and drain.
3. Heat the saucepan, add a little oil, and fry the mutton slices until golden on both sides.
4. Add the right amount of water. More water can cover the mutton.
5. Add star anise, cinnamon, tsaoko, fennel and other spices. In this way, the aroma can be integrated into the mutton.
6. Turn the heat down, cover the pot and stew for 1~2 hours until the mutton becomes crisp and rotten.
7. According to personal taste, add a proper amount of soy sauce to enhance color and taste, and continue to stew for a while, so that the seasoning can fully penetrate into the mutton.
8. Finally, add some seasonings and vegetables, such as salt, pepper, onion and minced garlic. Continue to stew for a while.