XinJiang Cuisine

Xinjiang is not only a land of fruits and melons, but also a land of delicious food. Its unique geography has forged a unique culinary style. Photo by Muyi/Visual China

When you think of Xinjiang cuisine, what comes to mind first? "Naan" is definitely one of the must-try foods for tourists visiting Xinjiang. In Xinjiang, naan has the reputation of "I'd rather go three days without meat than one day without naan."

Xinjiang is not only a land of fruits and melons, but also a land of delicious food. Its unique geography has forged a unique culinary style. Photo by Muyi/Visual China

When you think of Xinjiang cuisine, what comes to mind first? "Naan" is definitely one of the must-try foods for tourists visiting Xinjiang. In Xinjiang, naan is said to be so delicious that people say, "I'd rather go three days without meat than one day without naan."

Xinjiang is not only a land of fruits and melons, but also a land of delicious food. Its unique geography has forged a unique culinary style.

Xinjiang is not only a land of fruits and melons, but also a land of delicious food ... Jing Aiping/Visual China

Besides naan bread, lamb skewers are also a specialty of Xinjiang. The sizzling, oily skewers, sprinkled with chili powder, are incredibly fragrant. Yan Hengbo/Visual China

Hand-pulled rice, called "Polo" in Uyghur, is popular among all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. The main ingredients include onions, shredded yellow carrots, and chunks of lamb.

The main ingredients of hand-pulled rice include onions, shredded yellow carrots, and chunks of lamb.

Hand-grabbed rice is also one of the essential foods for Uyghur festivals and entertaining guests. It is nutritious and has the effect of nourishing the body.

Introducing "naan" and "hand-grabbed rice", there is another dish you can't miss when you come to Xinjiang to taste the food. Ma Xuelei/Visual China

Many people may have eaten steamed buns, but baked buns may be a first for them.

Baked buns are called "Samsa" in Uyghur. The four sides of the bun are folded into a square, filled with fresh mutton, and then the raw buns are stuck to the inside of a tandoor oven. After about ten minutes, you can enjoy delicious baked buns. Xinjiang is located in the northwest of China, a place rich in resources and with beautiful scenery. Let's travel to Xinjiang together in August!