Mongolian Hangover Soup (Batan)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while turnips can be cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

Warm 3-4 cups of water in a pot.

Slice half an onion and add it to the pot along with some sage leaves.

Season lamb meat and add it to the pot.

Simmer until the meat looks done and the onion is soft, about 20-30 minutes.

Add a little over 1 cup of flour to the pot, trying to form small clumps.

Break the flour mixture into smaller pieces, aiming for pea-sized balls.

Let it cook for about 5 more minutes until the flour is cooked through.

Add a pinch or two more salt before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onion.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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