Variations of Mongolian Barbecue

Mongolian barbecue first appeared in Taiwan in 80s and 90s of 20th century. The stir-fry type preparation derives from Japanese-style teppanyakof which was popular in Taiwan at the time.

However, it actually derived from Mongolian cuisine of Middle ages when Mongols were ruling the majority of known world. Large amount of meats fried on a large heated griddle does tie with the Mongol soldiers' way of cooking.

The authentic versions of Mongolian bbq that even predates the Mongol era of Middle ages are called khorkhog and boodog in modern Mongolian language.

The nomadic tribes of Mongolian plateau had unique nomadic way of cooking. Those variations are still widely practiced in the steppes of modern Mongolia which suits the nomadic lifestyle.

It is been branded by American restaurant chains such as HuHot Mongolian Grill and BD's Mongolian Barbeque. They rightly claim that soldiers of the Mongol Empire gathered large quantities of meats, prepared them with their swords and cooked them on their overturned shields over a large fire.

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