Winter solstice

Every winter, especially nearing the time of the winter solstice, mutton becomes widely available in the market. Commonly, tender mutton is warm in nature and serves to nourish the body, making it a perfect food for the cold season due to its warming properties. Thus, it has become one of the winter tonics. However, mutton has a distinctive gamey flavor that can affect the taste of the soup if not handled properly.How to Make Winter Melon Mutton SoupIngredients Preparation100 grams of mutton, 200 grams of winter melon, an appropriate amount of water, an appropriate amount of scallions and ginger, soy sauce, salt, cooking wine, monosodium glutamate, and a little sesame oil.Steps1. Slice the mutton thinly, then mix with salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, and a small amount of cooking wine, as well as scallion and ginger threads, and marinate for a while;2. Peel the winter melon, wash it, and cut into slices. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok, then stir-fry the winter melon slices briefly;3. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil. Then add the mutton slices. Once cooked, drizzle with a little sesame oil and serve.TipsMarinating the mutton beforehand not only helps to remove the fishy smell…

China, a large country with 1.3 billion people boasts a 5,000-year history and glorious culture. Thus the Chinese festivals are old and numerous, embodying Chinese culture and greatly enriching people's lives. The Chinese observe a wide variety of traditional festivals based on the lunar calendar, which was set by a lunar cycle - dates following the regular appearance of the full moon. Almost every traditional festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Chinese nation and its people. All these festivals include common elements such as a desire for happiness and well-being, the warding off of misfortune, experiencing a connection between man and heaven, and family reunion. And, of course, festivals are an opportunity for celebration and relaxation. The grandest and most celebrated festivals in China are the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Tomb Sweeping Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, and the Winter Solstice. The Spring FestivalAlso known as the Chinese New Year, it is the most important festival for the Chinese people when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. The Spring Festival…