ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Khorkhog

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Khorkhog is a noun meaning A Mongolian dish of meat cooked in a container with hot stones and water.

Meaning

A Mongolian dish of meat cooked in a container with hot stones and water.

Example Sentences

Khorkhog was a cooking method commonly used by soldiers on military campaigns in earlier centuries, as the meat of a large animal such as a deer or gazelle could thus be cooked in its own stomach, thus eliminating the need for carying^([sic]) heavy pots or special utensils.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include khuushuur, khash, gyaho, kazan, korokke, hotdish.

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