This dish is known as mashews or mabushi. Overall, the consumption of donkey meat is not common in most parts of the world, but it is considered to be a delicacy in parts of Central and South America and parts of Africa.
Hay and grass
In the winter and other colder months, donkeys should eat hay or haylage. Grass hay is a great feed, as it's low in protein and good for your donkey's teeth. Feed your donkey hay or haylage two to three times a day.
A cured sausage made from fermented and/or air-dried meat. Traditionally Salami was made from pork although nowadays, it is made with all manner of meat or game – beef, lamb, duck, venison, even horse or donkey – or a mixture of any of the above.
Compared to sheep and cow meat, which are generally regarded as more suitable for human consumption, donkey meat is much more tender, and has a higher percentage of protein, essential amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as well as lower fat, cholesterol and calorie content (4–6).
Originally a northern Chinese delicacy from Hebei province, the donkey-based snack has spread to major cities across the country. There are more than 20 Fat Wang's branches in Beijing alone. Just how popular donkey burgers are across the whole of China is debated.
Horses, mules and donkeys
Horse meat is especially popular among the Muslims of Central Asia, due in part to their nomadic heritage. According to Shia hadith, the use of horses for food is prohibited. Donkey meat is prohibited according to one hadith.
In rural areas, donkeys are often used in farming and as transportation: they pulls ploughs and carts, deliver goods to market, and collect water from wells. In urban areas, they are mainly used in construction, transport of people and goods, and refuse collection.
Donkeys slaughtered and sold for meat in their old age often produce meat that is difficult to break down and digest. Despite this, due to its perceived health benefits, donkey meat has garnered global popularity, most notably in northern China.
According to Aliza Green's “Field Guide to Meat”, donkey meat is tough. But Laura Kelley, author of “The Silk Road Gourmet,” writes on her blog that, “The meat is tender, sweet and delicious. It tastes nothing like pork or beef.
That said, Italy still has the highest consumption of equine meat in all of Europe and there are still plenty of delicious dishes to be found throughout Italy. Try the donkey ragù in Verona or the stracotto d'asino, a dish made with donkey meat slow cooked for hours and hours.
What meat is used for Chorizo…. Most Chorizo is made with coarsely chopped pork, pork fat and, sometimes, bacon. You can buy it made with wild boar, horse meat, donkey, beef and venison. Surprisingly there is no trace anywhere of Lamb Chorizo although there are several recipes for lamb cooked with Chorizo.
In terms of nutritional value, donkey meat is low in fat but high in protein. It is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron and B vitamins.
Pepperoni is made from pork or from a mixture of pork and beef. Turkey meat is also commonly used as a substitute, but the use of poultry in pepperoni must be appropriately labeled in the United States.
Donkey milk (or ass milk, or jenny milk) is the milk from the domesticated donkey (Equus asinus). It has been used since antiquity for cosmetic purposes as well as infant nutrition.
Approximately 4.8 million donkeys are slaughtered for their skins every year. The collagen taken from their skin is used in the production of ejiao, an ingredient used in traditional Chinese remedies. China's domestic donkey population has been decimated.
Thanks to its clinical tolerance, palatability and nutritional adequacy associated to the low levels of caseins and other proteins with high immunogenic power, donkey milk is particularly suitable for children suffering from cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA).
The donkey hides are used to make gelatine, a key ingredient of ejiao, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years and is believed to improve blood circulation and treat conditions like anaemia.
Scientists believe that the protein content of donkey milk gives it antimicrobial effects. Some studies have shown that it can help reduce stomach illnesses caused by both viruses and bacteria. Donkey milk may also help promote the growth of bacteria that are good for your gut.
Donkey meat and milk has been consumed over the years by some communities in Kenya, with the donkey primarily slaughtered in the bush.
On the other hand, donkey meat can be considered a good alternative in red meat consumption, being a dietary meat. Donkey meat is in fact characterized by low fat, low cholesterol content, a favourable fatty acid profile and is rich in iron.
Donkey milk is still a niche commodity in the United States and Europe sold at $60 (approx Rs 4,950) to $130 (approx Rs 10,704) per litre.
The slaughter and trade of donkeys is not illegal – but the allegations raised fears the meat could have found its way into British shops.
They are commonly used to transport passengers or luggage, or to pull carts and wagons. They also accompany tourists on bush walks, carrying heavy equipment. Donkeys are calmer and more intelligent than horses and therefore less likely to bolt, while their size makes them easy to mount.