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Food from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is enjoyed all over China and is unique due to its Central Asian flavor profile. Grilled Lamb Skewers and Big Plate Chicken are two can’t-miss dishes from this region.

Xinjiang Lamb Dishes

Unbeknownst to many outside China, lamb is a pretty big deal, particularly in the north and west of the country.

Lamb Pilaf - a western Chinese treasure | omnivoerscookbook.com

Uyghur Lamb Pilaf (Polo, 羊肉抓饭)

Xinjiang cumin lamb in a pan

Real-Deal Xinjiang Cumin Lamb (孜然羊肉)

Xinjiang Lamb Skewer (新疆烤串, chuar) - The real-deal recipe that helps you cook exactly the way Chinese street vendors do. Learn the best practices of choosing cuts, making the marinade, and grilling over charcoal.

Xinjiang Lamb Skewers (新疆烤串, chuar)

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Xinjiang cumin lamb in a pan

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Da Pan Ji - A hearty chicken potato stew in a rich Chinese-style sauce served on top of noodles. It’s one of those one-pot comfort recipes that you always crave.

Da Pan Ji (Chicken Potato Stew with Noodles, 大盘鸡)

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Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Burger

Cook the best grilled potato by slicing it finely, grill until blistered on the surface and creamy in texture. Add cumin and chili powder to spice it up.

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Xinjiang Lamb Skewer (新疆烤串, chuar) - The real-deal recipe that helps you cook exactly the way Chinese street vendors do. Learn the best practices of choosing cuts, making the marinade, and grilling over charcoal.

Xinjiang Lamb Skewers (新疆烤串, chuar)

Ding Ding Chao Mian (丁丁炒面) - A hearty fried noodle dish that is cooked with a scrumptious tomato sauce with lamb and peppers. Fast to cook and bold in flavor. A must-have for Xinjiang food lovers.

Ding Ding Chao Mian (丁丁炒面, Fried Noodles in Lamb Tomato Sauce)

Lamb Pilaf - a western Chinese treasure | omnivoerscookbook.com

Uyghur Lamb Pilaf (Polo, 羊肉抓饭)

Baked Samosa - the moist and rich lamb onion filling is wrapped in a crispy crust. A great appetizer or party snack | omnivorescookbook.com

Baked Samosa, Two Ways (Uyghur Lamb Meat Pie, 烤包子)

The tender ground lamb meat is cooked with potato, tomato, onion, and pepper to create a simple, colorful, and delectable noodle sauce - Uyghur-Style Noodles with Lamb Sauce (Laghman, 新疆拌面) | omnivorescookbook.com

Uyghur-Style Noodles with Lamb Sauce (Laghman, 新疆拌面)

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