A pot of Mutton and bean vermicelli soup. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

In snowy days, the most comfortable thing is to enjoy mutton while enjoying the snow. Mutton has been deemed as important tonic food in winter.

Mutton is conducive to kidney, and it can also promote blood circulation, and boost metabolism. People who are easy to feel cold can eat more mutton.

There are many ways to prepare mutton, including stir-frying, steaming, stewing, and instant-boiling.

Mutton jello. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

Mutton soup is a must-eat dish for natives in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province. Stewed mutton soup is cooked with goat blood, Chinese cabbage, and bean vermicelli in an earthen pot, smelling good and keeping eaters warm up.

Mutton jello is also an indispensable delicacy in the city and is usually made with lamb shanks and briskets. After the meat is well boiled, pour some mutton soup over them and then let them cool off. Here is the mutton jello.

Braised mutton in brown sauce. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

Here are some recommended places to enjoy mutton in Wuxi.

Fangzhuang village in Yixing is permeated with the mouthwatering smell of mutton as local residents would gorge themselves on mutton in winter.

Shanguan town in Jiangyin is renowned for braised mutton. Unlike the cooking way in other places, Shanguan's braised mutton is made with the mutton not being blanched, preserving some smell of mutton.

The mutton in Shuofang and Meicun subdistricts, Xinwu district, is also famous among local residents. The mutton dishes prepared by restaurants in Meicun have received recognition from municipal government.