Traditional Mongolian Barbecue Experience

Traditional Mongolian barbecue⁠ 🍖⁠ While doing a ger homestay near Mongolia's Hustai National Park, I had the pleasure of getting to try traditional Mongolian barbecue (known as "khorkhog").⁠ ♨️⁠ Large river stones are collected to be heated and used in the cooking process. The meat - typically mutton, and we also had chicken - is cut into small, bite-sized pieces and seasoned with salt. Additionally, my hosts added veggies like large carrots, potatoes, and cabbage.⁠ 🥕⁠ When it's time to cook the meat, a large pot is heated using the stones - which are also added *inside* the pot. Basically, you layer the stones, then the meat/ingredients, and repeat this process. Thick dough is added at the top to help seal the heat.⁠ 🥘⁠ The ingredients are cooked for several hours, allowing them to tenderize.⁠ ⏰⁠ As a vegetarian, I only ate the veggies & dough, but I will say they were absolutely delicious!⁠ 😋⁠ Have you ever tried local barbecue while traveling? ✈️