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{{Short description|Taiwanese hot pot dish dish}}
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{{Infobox prepared food
| name             = Mutton hot pot
| image            = 乾麵線,_當歸燉肉湯,_蔡記岡山羊肉,_台北_(16278998197).jpg
| caption          = Gangshan Mutton hot pot
| country          = [[Taiwan]]
| region           = 
| course           = Dish
| type             = Hot pot
| main_ingredient  = mutton or lamb, [[Traditional Chinese medicine|medicinal herbs]], spices, rice wine, and ginger
| variations       = 
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{{Infobox Chinese
| t = {{linktext|羊肉爐}}
| tp = yángròu lú
| tl = iûnn-bah-lôo
| l = Mutton meat pot
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'''Mutton hot pot''', also known as '''Lamb hotpot''' ({{lang-zh|t=羊肉爐|tp=yángròu lú|tl=iûnn-bah-lôo}}), is a Taiwanese traditional dish widely consumed during cooler seasons. It consists of lamb or mutton simmered in a seasoned broth and served as a communal hot pot, often accompanied by vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and other ingredients added by diners during the meal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mutton for hotpots set to increase in cost as winter hits |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2010/11/08/2003488015 |work=[[Taipei Times]] |language=zh-tw |date=November 8, 2010 |access-date=2025-12-19}}</ref>

Lamb hot pot typically features bone-in or boneless lamb cuts cooked in a broth that may include traditional medicinal herbs, spices, rice wine, and aromatics such as ginger. The flavor profile varies by region and restaurant, ranging from clear and herbal to richer and more heavily seasoned soups. The dish is commonly eaten as a warming meal and is popular in both winter and summer [[List of night markets in Taiwan|night markets]]. The dish is widely recognized as a representative traditional dish of Taiwan and is commonly shared among family members and friends.<ref>{{Cite book|author=鞭神老師（李廼澔）|title=百年飯桌：吃飯不讀書，踩雷徒傷悲！鞭神老師的常民美食研究室|publisher=寫樂文化|date=2018|isbn=9789869561150|accessdate=2021-11-16|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A0BxDwAAQBAJ&dq=%E5%B2%A1%E5%B1%B1%E7%BE%8A%E8%82%89&pg=PT310|language=zh-tw}}</ref>

== Regional associations ==
Several regions in Taiwan are closely associated with lamb hot pot. [[Xihu Township]] in [[Changhua County]] is widely regarded as a major center of lamb hot pot culture. Changhua has the highest number of meat goat raised in Taiwan, accounting for a significant share of national production. The availability of locally raised lamb contributed to the development of lamb-based dishes and the concentration of restaurants in Xihu from the late 20th century onward. By the 1970s, mutton hot pot had become strongly associated with the area, leading to the formation of a local food cluster and related meat processing infrastructure.<ref>{{Cite journal|author=張素玢|url=https://www.taih.ntnu.edu.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/%E5%BC%B5%E7%B4%A0%E7%8E%A2%EF%BC%8C%E3%80%88%E5%9C%B0%E6%96%B9%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F%E8%88%87%E8%87%BA%E7%81%A3%E8%82%89%E5%93%81%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B4%E7%9A%84%E4%BE%9B%E9%9C%80%E9%97%9C%E4%BF%82-%E6%BA%AA%E6%B9%96%E7%BE%8A%E8%82%89%E7%88%90%E3%80%89%E3%80%8A%E5%B8%AB%E5%A4%A7%E8%87%BA%E7%81%A3%E5%8F%B2%E5%AD%B8%E5%A0%B1%E3%80%8B5%EF%BC%882012.12%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8C%E9%A0%81-41-70%E3%80%82.pdf|title=地方美食與臺灣肉品市場的供需關係-溪湖羊肉爐|journal=National Taiwan Normal University History Journal|year=2012|issue=5|pages=41–70|access-date=2021-11-11}}</ref >

Another well-known area is [[Gangshan District]] in [[Kaohsiung]], where mutton hot pot has been established as a local specialty for decades. The dish is often cited alongside other regional products as part of Gangshan's food identity.<ref>{{cite news |title=跟著藥膳香兜轉岡山，探尋羊肉爐的身世之謎 |url=https://www.agriharvest.tw/archives/94159 |work=agriharvest.tw |language=zh-tw |date=2022-12-06 |access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

== Industry and food culture ==
The popularity of mutton hot pot has supported related agricultural and food industries, particularly in Changhua County, where goat farming, livestock auctions, and specialized slaughtering facilities have developed alongside consumer demand. Public food festivals and promotional events centered on lamb cuisine are periodically held to highlight local agricultural products and regional food culture.<ref>{{cite news |title=看台灣》羊肉是如何佔領台灣的 |url=https://www.chinatimes.com/opinion/20211129000016-262106?chdtv |work=[[China Times]] |language=zh-tw |author=小米桶 |date=2021-11-29 |access-date=2025-12-17}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Taiwanese cuisine]]
* [[Hot pot]]
* [[List of lamb dishes]]

==References==
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{{Taiwan topics}}
{{Taiwanese cuisine}}

[[Category:Taiwanese cuisine]]
[[Category:Lamb and mutton dishes]]
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