Xinjiang cuisine is known for its bold flavors, hearty dishes, and unique culinary traditions, in your Xinjiang trip you can explore the local food scene and try a variety of dishes. In Urumqi, there are several must-try foods that you should not miss.
Lamb Kebabs (羊肉串)
Delicious lamb kebabs is the symbol of Xinjiang dishes, which are seasoned with a mixture of spices and grilled over charcoal. You can see the juicy and flavorful lamb steaming under the fire. You can smell the tantalizing arouma of the lamb with special spices. Lamb Kebabs are the most popular llocal food in Urumqi.
Laghman (拉面): As known as Hand-pulled noodles, which are a specialty in Xinjiang cuisine. These noodles are made by hand and served in a savory broth with meat, vegetables, and sometimes a spicy sauce. They are a hearty and satisfying meal.
Pilaf (抓饭): Uyghur pilaf, also known as "Zhua Fan," is a traditional dish made with rice, meat (usually lamb or beef, chicken), carrots, onions, and sometimes with tamatos. It is cooked in a large wok and the golden rice grains are wrapped in a delicious aroma and each rice has a fragrant and rich flavor.
Naan (馕): Nang is a type of flatbread that is a staple in Uyghur cuisine. It comes in various shapes and sizes and can be plain or stuffed with ingredients like meat, vegetables, or cheese. In Xinjiang you can find many special Naan. For example there are different shaped Nang, like flower, plate, and so on, in addition Naan not just along with it flours, smart Uyghur people figure out that they can stuffe somenthing with ingredients, so that you can teste many various flavor, except regular rose jam, there are speicy chillies, meat, vegetables in it. In Xinjiang, people often enjoyed with Naan with tea or served alongside other dishes.
Dapanji (大盘鸡): Dapanji, or "Big Plate Chicken," is a popular Xinjiang dish that features chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onions cooked in a spicy and flavorful sauce. It is typically served in a large plate and is meant to be shared among diners.
