Many people liken Xinjiang to a paradise for foodies. Firstly, there are indeed many delicacies in Xinjiang, and on the other hand, because the food there is very large, it can attract people to be fascinated by it.
Xinjiang cuisine is divided into several categories, including fruits and vegetables, meat and snacks.
1. Fruits and vegetables. Due to the long sunshine hours in Xinjiang, the taste of fruits and vegetables is also very surprising.
(1) Turpan grapes.
This is also one of the first fruits to gain popularity in Xinjiang. Due to Turpan’s high temperature and high day and night temperatures, it is very suitable for growing grapes, especially seedless white grapes. They have a soft texture, sweet and sour taste, and are definitely the best among grapes.
Of course, there are other varieties of grapes that benefit from abundant sunshine, and they all taste very good.
(2) Xinjiang Hami melon.
Xinjiang cantaloupe is a fruit available in major supermarkets and fruit stores. It is affordable and tastes good, and is deeply loved by consumers.
In addition to its high sweetness, it also has thin skin, firm flesh, and high nutritional value.
(3) Aksu candy apple.
Located at the southern foot of Tomur Peak in the Tianshan Mountains, the candy apple has a flat fruit shape, with an average fruit weight of 150 grams. The fruit surface is very smooth, the color is natural, the skin is thin, the flesh is thick, the texture is dense, the taste is sweet and juicy, and the sugar content is high.
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Of course, there are a lot of fruits in Xinjiang, so no matter what season you go to Xinjiang, you can enjoy a delicious and fresh fruit feast.
2. Meat The more famous meats in Xinjiang include: (1) Barbeque, which is called "Kavapu" in Uyghur.
There are a lot of cattle and sheep in Xinjiang, so the meat is also very delicious.
As the originator of barbecue, Xinjiang barbecue has its own unique production method, whether marinated or grilled.
Furthermore, although barbecue can be eaten all over the country, the barbecue in Xinjiang is really unique in flavor.
Moreover, the barbecue in Xinjiang is not as delicate as the mutton skewers. Secondly, it is a large piece of barbecue that can make people eat happily.
(2) Dapanji, also called Shawan Dapanji.
The combination of chicken and potatoes, plus unique spices, the chicken is delicious whether served with rice or noodles.
Although Xinjiang's large plate chicken now has stores across the country, Xinjiang's local large plate chicken is definitely more authentic and more solid.
Delicious and filling food is naturally popular.
(3) Nang pit meat, also called Tunulka Wapu.
It is a delicacy made from fresh and tender lamb grilled.
It belongs to the same family as grilled buns. They both come from the naan pit. After the mutton is marinated, it is roasted slowly over low heat.
The roasted meat is fragrant, tender and delicious!
This kind of food is rare in other places, so the most authentic naan pit meat can only be found in Xinjiang.
3. Snacks I think there are many people like me who like to go to various places to eat local snacks, and there are often surprises.
There are also many snacks in Xinjiang. For example, the following are particularly recommended: (1) La Tiaozi, which is very similar to ordinary noodles, but has Xinjiang regional characteristics.
The noodles are divided into many combinations based on different tastes and ingredients, but each one is really mouth-watering, tender and delicious.
(2) Grilled buns. The buns are baked in a naan pit. The skin is bright and yellow, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. When you take a bite, the rich aroma of mutton wraps around the skin and the teeth come out.
It has a unique flavor and is one of the must-recommend snacks when visiting Xinjiang.
(3) Various dried fruits and nuts.
Xinjiang is a place rich in products, with long sunshine and strong winds, so its dried fruits and nuts taste very good, such as the well-known raisins, etc. These are delicious and can be used as souvenirs. They are almost perfect for those who travel to Xinjiang.
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(4) Grab food.
Different from foreign pilaf, Xinjiang pilaf mainly contains ingredients such as mutton, yellow radish and rice, which are fried and then stewed.
The cooked rice is delicious and nutritious. It is also an important delicacy for Xinjiang people to entertain guests.
There are many delicious things in Xinjiang, so if you have the chance, you must try their specialties.