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Uyghur Polo (抓饭): Introduction and Recipe
In Spanish, it means “chicken”, but for the Uyghurs in Xinjiang it translates into a tasty plate of rice and lamb. I have no numbers to back this theory up, but I would venture to guess that this dish (which is also called “pollo”, “zhua fan” or even “pilaf”) is the most popular cuisine from the Uyghur culture. I’m sure anyone who has tasted it will agree with me – it’s some good stuff!
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What is Uyghur Ice Cream? 维吾尔冰淇淋
A small motor was quietly whirring on top of this small push cart as I approached it. The motor was spinning a deep tub of ice cream ingredients while the woman on the other side used a long wooden spoon to gently scrape the sides. The cart, set on four wheels, is essentially Xinjiang’s version of the Ice Cream Man. They may not make their way through the city neighborhoods beckoning children with the sound of “The Entertainer”, but they have their own unique style.
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How to Make Uyghur Bread from Xinjiang
For those who have traveled through Xinjiang, I don’t have to tell you just how delicious Uyghur bread is. It’s called “naan” or 囊 (náng) in Chinese and when you get it fresh from the oven, it just melts in your mouth! If you’ve ever been curious about how to make Uyghur bread from Xinjiang, […]
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Best Uyghur Food Recipes from Xinjiang, China
Oftentimes when people return from traveling Xinjiang and the Silk Road, the very first thing they want to get their hands on is a Xinjiang cookbook with authentic Uyghur recipes and Hui recipes. Unfortunately such a cookbook doesn’t exist…
…but hopefully this will help.
Top 10 Uyghur Foods to Eat in Xinjiang
Anybody who plans to travel to Xinjiang knows that Uyghur food and other local cuisine is going to be a memorable part of their journey. The local Uyghur food is well-known throughout China and praised among travelers. It’s not just Uyghur food, though. Whether you want to eat Hui food, Kazakh food or Chinese food […]
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Xinjiang Cuisine: 5 Must-Eat Foods (& How to Order Them)
When it comes to traveling the Silk Road, the Xinjiang cuisine is not to be missed. Here are 5 “must-eat” foods and how to order them both in Mandarin and in Uyghur!
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“Big Plate Chicken” DaPanJi (大盘鸡): Xinjiang’s Best Food
What is Dapanji? If you ask that question to anyone outside of China they might look at you weird and wonder if you’re speaking English (which you’re not). If you ask most Chinese people they might tell you that it is one of Xinjiang’s most famous dishes. If you ask us, we’ll tell you…
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Eating Uyghur Lamb Intestine in Xinjiang
Local Name: ئۆپكە-ھېسىپChinese Name: 面肺子 (miànfèizi)Alternate Names: Öpke-hésipDescription: Boiled sheep lung and intestine stuffed with a rice and flour mixture. As you plan your trip to Xinjiang, you should consider how you want to experience Uyghur cuisine–an important part of any journey through Xinjiang. As we continue our series on great Xinjiang foods, I’m excited to […]
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Pomegranates: Xinjiang’s Best Foods
I ate my first pomegranate while living in Xinjiang and I’m embarrassed by how little I knew about the fruit. So clueless was I that I didn’t actually know what to do with it when it was handed to me. Now it has become one of my favorite Xinjiang fruits.
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Samsa 烤包子 (Baked Uyghur Pies): Xinjiang’s Best Food
Back in the day my mom used to keep a box of frozen food known as “Hot Pockets” in the freezer ready to fight my insatiable appetite. It was never quite enough for a full meal, but it would keep me out of the kitchen long enough for her to cook a full-blown dinner. If I remember right there were different flavors like broccoli and cheese, chicken and cheese, beef and onions, and maybe even pepperoni pizza. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that I don’t think they ever thought of adding “lamb” as a flavor.
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