According to "Back to Xinjiang", when Emperor Qianlong went down to the south of the Yangtze River, he tasted this taste and was full of praise. Since then, it has become a tribute to the Qing court.

In Xinjiang, almost every city has a restaurant specializing in hand-roasted mutton, but the taste is different. Some shops use local fat and tender goats as raw materials; Some people also choose big-tailed sheep with tender meat; Also, simply use no knot. No matter what kind, as long as it is fresh, it can be used for making.