What You Need to Know
The starches in the shurpa dough gelatinize when exposed to heat, creating a thickening agent. This process typically occurs at temperatures of 100°C (212°F) for 10-15 minutes.
Steps
- 1.
Bansh (Mongolia): Base broth for dumplings
- 2.
Khorkhog (Mongolia): Pre-cooking meat for stone pot barbecue
- 3.
Boodog (Mongolia): Tenderizing goat meat before skin-roasting
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization