What should donkey meat not be eaten with?
Donkey meat can be considered highly nutritious. I recently had surgery and need to recover, so I would like to ask the doctor: what should not be consumed together with donkey meat?
Doctor's answer (1)
As a nutritious meat with a unique flavor, donkey meat does require attention to food pairing when consumed.
Donkey meat should not be eaten together with spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic. Because donkey meat itself has a sweet taste, combining it with these ingredients may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to discomforts such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Donkey meat is warm in nature and should not be consumed together with other heat-inducing meats such as dog meat and lamb, to avoid excessive internal heat ("adding fuel to the fire"), which may cause symptoms like sore throat, mouth ulcers, and indigestion. At the same time, it should also not be consumed with certain cold-natured foods such as watermelon and pears, as this may reduce its warming and nourishing effects, affecting health. Individuals allergic to donkey meat should avoid consuming it to prevent allergic reactions. Additionally, donkey meat should be avoided with spicy and irritating seasonings or foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, to prevent gastrointestinal irritation and discomfort. Considering that donkey meat itself is rich in protein and fat, it is advisable to avoid consuming it together with other high-fat, high-protein foods such as fatty pork and fried chicken, to prevent increasing the digestive burden.
