Shouba Rou (Hand-Held Lamb)

Shouba Rou is whole bone-in lamb boiled in plain water to just-done, seasoned with salt, then eaten by holding the bone and pulling off the meat by hand — a traditional grassland delicacy.

Shouba Rou originates from Mongolian nomadic food traditions and gradually became part of Chengde's food culture as the Qing court held autumn hunts at the Mulan Paddock near the city.

Usually served with Mongolian milk tea or a homemade dipping sauce, commonly found at Bashang grassland experience venues, it is the dietary essence of nomadic culture.

The meat retains its natural juices, tender and free of gamey taste, embodying the plain and pure style of grassland cooking — a must-try for experiencing Chengde's grassland culture.