Get closer to the mystery of Genghis Khan’s name. Are Mongolian generals from Chinese local cuisine? – Hokkaido lovers

Many people think of Hokkaido when they mention Genghis Khan. A taste familiar to Hokkaido people.

Although I’m from outside Hokkaido, I still remember being impressed by the taste and saying, “Jingisukan is so soft and juicy!”

But why was it called “Genghis Khan” in the first place? What is the origin of the name Genghis Khan? I’m curious. Let’s find out!

Who is the godfather of Genghis Khan?

Do you know Tokuzo Oi? There are many theories about the origin of the name Genghis Khan, but he is considered to be the most influential godfather of Genghis Khan.

Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of Tohoku Imperial University (currently Hokkaido University), thus forming an indissoluble bond with Hokkaido. He was a bureaucrat and businessman who worked on the Nanman Railway.

By the way, there is a local dish in China called roast lamb, which is said to be the prototype of Genghis Khan.

Grilled mutton is a mutton dish made by marinating thinly sliced ​​mutton with garlic, ginger, sake, soy sauce, etc., and grilling on a wire mesh. The cooking method is also very similar to Genghis Khan.

This may have something to do with Tokuzo Komai who worked in Nanman.

Why is the mutton dish called Zhenji Sugan?

It is said that when Tokuzo Komai saw mutton dishes, he thought of the Mongolian hero “Genghis Khan”.

Legend has it that Genghis Khan fed his soldiers roast lamb to motivate them to fight.

Not sure if the legend has anything to do with it, but he seems to have associated Genghis Khan with mutton dishes. And it seems that this mutton dish was named “Genghis Khan”.

However, it is said that there is no such thing as Genghis Khan in Mongolian cuisine. Lamb is often used in Mongolian cuisine, though, simply because there is no Genghis Khan.

Often go to Central Asia, west of Mongolia, lamb is also a main course. Both were part of the nomadic Mongol empire, but you can imagine that Genghis Khan once ate mutton.

If you are also interested in the history of Genghis Khan, just read this article!

There are many theories about the origin of the name Genghis Khan. Here is the famous Jumaidesan theory.

So how did Genghis Khan spread to Hokkaido? What kind of history?

I’m more worried…!

This is an article dating back to the Meiji era and considering the reasons.

Thoughts from Hokkaido University students! I am trying to understand historically why Genghis Khan spread in Hokkaido – Hokkaido Likers

Genghis Khan, which we usually eat casually, has a long history, and the more we know about it, the more interesting it should be.

Check it out if you’re interested!

There are some mysteries that have not been solved until now, but as I write this article, I am really starting to want to eat Genghis Khan.

I think I understand the charm of Genghis Khan better, which has always accompanied people then and now.

【refer to】
Genghis Khan Knowledge | Study and Understand | Bell Foods
What is Genghis Khan? ＠Genghis Khan.com is a mutton specialty store
Komai Tokuzo | Portraits of Figures in Modern Japanese History
Grilled lamb | Encyclopedia of Japan

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