Although the specific composition and explanation of Mongolian Eight Treasures are slightly different in the past dynasties, according to Tao's records in the Record of Dropping out of Farming in Nancun, it can be basically determined that the so-called Mongolian Eight Treasures are not very rare delicacies, but just the general name of eight common diets of Mongolians. Almost half of these eight diets are foods and drinks made from milk that Mongolians often eat and drink now.
The specific names of the eight treasures are: quince, quince, wild camel's hoof, deer's lip, camel's milk moose, roasted swan, purple jade paste and yuan jade paste.
It is the essence extracted from milk. When refining cheese, the top layer is crisp, and the oil on the crisp is awkward. It tastes very sweet.
Lingling is the lamb of the roe. "Eating and drinking is about to happen" records: "The meat is tender, and the main body supplements the five internal organs. From August to the twelfth month, eating mutton wins. " Swertia is a high-grade nourishing food on grassland, and its lamb meat is more delicious.
Wild camel's hooves are very easy to get on the grassland. Wild camel's hoof is a kind of nutritious food with the same name as bear's paw.
Deer lips not only refer to deer's lips, but also include deer's lips and tail, which is a very valuable health-preserving and nourishing food.
Camel milk Elk is camel milk. "Diet is about to" records: "camel milk is warm and sweet. Buzhong Yiqi, strong bones and muscles, not hungry. " It can not only nourish the body, but also cure diseases.
Roasting swan is roasting swan meat. It is said that the cooking method is like Beijing roast duck later.
Yu Zi pulp and Yuan Yu pulp are elegant names of koumiss or koumiss. When talking about the dietotherapy function of koumiss, we should say: "koumiss is cold and sweet, quenching thirst and curing heat." There are three classes, one is fried, the other is Huangwo, and the other is Chuangwu. Taking improving strength as the top priority. "