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Cut of meat from a domestic sheep

Mutton flaps, or breast of lamb, are an inexpensive cut of meat from a sheep.

Consisting of a sheep's lower rib meat, mutton flaps are considered a low-quality cut in Western countries, as opposed to pork and beef ribs. They have been described there as a "tough, scraggy meat", if not properly prepared. Their high fat content has also contributed to their unpopularity in many Western countries, although they are widely used as gyro meat in the United States.

Mutton flaps are a staple in the South Pacific where their high fat content has been linked with the development of obesity problems. In 2000, Fiji banned their import. On July 1, 2020, Tonga banned the import of mutton flaps from New Zealand, claiming their consumption plays a major role in increasing obesity among the population.

Method of cooking

In Indonesia, a similar cut of meat called breast of goat is cooked by cutting it into pieces and grilling using skewers. This dish, called sate kronyos, is especially popular in Bantul, Yogyakarta.

References

  1. "How mutton flaps are killing Tonga". BBC News. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  2. "Lamb breast recipes". BBC Food. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  3. Kentish, Francesca (21 January 2016). "You have probably eaten mutton flaps more times than you'd like to admit". Metro. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  4. ^ Watson, Katy; Treanor, Sarah (2016-01-19). "How mutton flaps are killing Tonga". BBC News. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
  5. "Fatty diet wreaks havoc in islands". New Zealand Herald. 2013-05-03. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
  6. Field, Michael (6 January 2010). "Pacific nations in flap over nothing?". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  7. Cumming, Geoff (January 30, 2010). "Fat to the health fire". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  8. "Mutton flaps ban in Tonga effective July 1". parliament.gov.to. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  9. Purwoko, Trisna; Ramadhan, Muarif. "Berburu kuliner unik sate kronyos di Bantul". inews.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 December 2022.

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