A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
The kidney of a sheep, distinct from muscle meat, liver and kidney beans.
In the kitchen
Halved and grilled on skewers with salt and chili in Xinjiang; also cooked in other offal dishes.
Surface fat and trimming vary. Sold plain or seasoned; check marinades separately. It is an animal ingredient.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有羊腰子吗？
Does this dish contain Sheep kidney?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
