Boodog

Boodog is a traditional roast typically made with whole goat that is filled with hot stones, potatoes, and onions so that they are cooked within its skin. Apart from goats, the roast can also be prepared with whole marmots. The stones should have a smooth, round surface – the smaller ones usually go into the upper legs, while the larger ones are placed into the abdominal cavity.

The neck of the animal is closed with a piece of wire. Boodog is cooked when all of the skin surfaces start leaking fat. This nomadic dish can be found throughout Mongolia, although many Ulan Bator restaurants will often offer a more refined take on boodog.