Jingisukan facts for kids
Jingisukan is a yummy dish from Japan. It is made with mutton, which is meat from a sheep. People think it was first created in Hokkaido, a large island in northern Japan. It is super popular there!
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What is Jingisukan?
Jingisukan is a special kind of barbecue. You cook thin slices of mutton on a unique grill. This grill is shaped like a dome or a helmet.
How to Enjoy Jingisukan
There are two main ways to eat Jingisukan. Sometimes, the mutton is already soaked in a tasty sauce. Other times, you get raw mutton and dip it in sauce after it's cooked.
You usually cook lots of fresh vegetables with the meat. Some common veggies include:
- Bean sprouts
- Onions
- Carrots
- Sweet peppers
- Pumpkin
- Cabbage
The meat and veggies cook together on the hot grill. It's a fun and delicious meal to share with friends and family!
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name "Jingisukan" sounds a bit like "Genghis Khan," right? That's because it's named after him! Genghis Khan was a very famous leader and warrior from Mongolia a long, long time ago.
People believe this dish might have come from Mongolia originally. So, naming it after such a famous Mongolian figure makes sense!
Images for kids
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Jingisukan
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Pan for Jingisukan
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A Jingisukan restaurant in Thailand
See also
In Spanish: Jingisukan para niños
