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Qinghai mixed offal soup

杂碎汤Zásuì tāng

A Xining offal soup served in beef or sheep versions, with cooked organs and cuts in hot broth and green garlic.

Heat
Not recorded
Region
Qinghai
Type
Soups
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Beef and sheep versions are both served; the choice of organs, cuts and seasonings varies.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Deep savory broth.

Chili heat
Heat not recorded
Texture
Mixed tender and firmer pieces depending on the selected organs.
How it’s made
Clean and slowly cook the offal, cut and portion it, then pour over hot broth.

Beef and sheep versions are both served; the choice of organs, cuts and seasonings varies.

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Associated with Qinghai.

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