Pistachios are a type of dried fruit and woody oil crop. The edible part is the kernel inside the nut, which is rich in fat and protein, making it a highly nutritious dried fruit delicacy. The kernels can be eaten raw, as well as roasted, fried, salted, or used in high-end pastries and candies. The tree also produces resin that is used in the paint industry. The dried fruit has additional medicinal value, useful for treating internal...
Rice sausage and sheep lung pudding is a famous dish made from sheep offal. It is especially popular among the Uyghur and Hui ethnic minorities. The method for making sheep lung pudding involves cleaning the sheep lung, washing the dough to extract gluten, then mixing the remaining starch into a paste with oil and salt. This paste is stuffed into the cleaned lung, the trachea is tied tightly, and the whole is boiled in water for about two hours…
Yogurt is a fermented dairy product highly favored by the Uyghur people. No matter the season, young or old, men or women, everyone is deeply attached to yogurt and considers it an indispensable daily drink. The reason yogurt enjoys such popularity lies in its unique charm. Its nutritional value far exceeds that of fresh cow (or sheep) milk. It contains a variety of lactic acids, lactose...
Dried fruits are produced in a unique geographical environment with special natural conditions that nurture the world-renowned fruits, giving rise to distinctive dried fruit products. The dried fruits of Makit County hold high economic value; most contain vegetable oil, protein, starch, sugar, as well as vitamins A and B1, B2, glycosides, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, and more. They can also serve as important ingredients in premium food products, and more often, as valuable medicinal materials. In ethnic minority medicine, they are commonly used as tonics for longevity and health. According to modern medical research, these elements have benefits such as boosting vitality, strengthening the body, relieving cough and asthma, improving intelligence, and calming the nerves. They can treat physical weakness, soreness in the waist and knees, soften blood vessels, manage high blood pressure, relieve neurasthenia, cure coughs due to lung deficiency, stomach ailments, and childhood rickets, among others.
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Muyage apricot is a specialty of Shufu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang. As one of Xinjiang’s renowned and high-quality specialties, Muyage apricots are of premium quality, suitable both for drying and for use of their kernels. They are the main mid-to-late season apricot variety cultivated in Shufu County. In 2000, Shufu County was honored as the “Hometown of China’s Muyage Apricot.” In 2006, Muyage apricots received organic product certification, and in 201…
Kashgar pomegranates are highly nutritious, containing a variety of essential nutrients required by the human body. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugars, proteins, fats, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. The edible part of large-seed sweet pomegranates contains 17% carbohydrates, 0.6% fat and protein, and vitamin C/…
Roast stuffed buns (known as "samsa" in Uyghur) and thin-skinned buns (called "pitelmandu" in Uyghur) are popular foods among the Uyghur people. These two types of buns are commonly sold at restaurants and food stalls in urban and rural bazaars. Roast stuffed buns are mainly baked in a tandoor. The dough for the bun skin is made without yeast and rolled out...
Copper utensils are one of the important folk handicrafts in Kashgar. With a long history and distinctive features, their main types include the Abtul (hand kettle) for holding water, the Qilabuqi (basin) for catching water, the Ligang (plate) for serving food, and more. The craftsmanship of copperware in Kashgar is highly refined, with elegant shapes, delicate patterns, and...
Atlas silk is a type of silk fabric highly favored by Uyghur women. It is made from silk threads and dyed using the ancient ikat technique, where patterns are created by resist-dyeing the warp threads before weaving. The process is extremely delicate and intricate. Atlas silk from Kashgar is renowned for its vibrant and richly colored hues, featuring strong contrasts and bold color combinations. Its colors…
One of the traditional handicrafts of Kashgar, it is world-renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive style. Kashgar carpets come in a wide variety of types, with vibrant colors and a rich diversity of patterns that are strikingly vivid. In addition to the traditional 360-line products, this year also saw the introduction of mid- to high-end varieties with 540, 720, and 750 lines. Kashgar carpets…
The ethnic handicrafts of Kashgar, with their long history, wide variety, and unique ethnic style, have been highly praised by scholars from China and abroad as a “mini center of folk art.” These handicrafts are not only loved by the local population, but also sold to West Asia, Europe, and other regions via the “Silk Road,” enjoying…
Known as "Dopa" among the Uyghur people, it is one of their essential traditional items. These caps are exquisitely crafted using traditional ethnic embroidery techniques such as cross-stitch, gold and silver inlaying, and beadwork, all done by hand. Kashgar offers a wide variety of embroidered caps, including the Badam (almond) cap, Qiman (green base with white flowers) cap, Tashkent (green base with white flowers) cap…
This fat-tailed sheep breed is known for its fast growth and hardiness in extensive grazing conditions. The sheep are large-bodied, with broad and deep chests, wide and straight waists, well-developed neck muscles, and wide bones. They have long, sturdy limbs, firm hooves, and are adept at climbing mountains. The fat deposited at the rump forms a pillow-like “fat tail,” which provides animal fat. It is an excellent dual-purpose breed for both meat and fat. …
Shufu Muscat grapes are a specialty of Shufu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang. The “Shufu Muscat grapes” are known for their bright and appealing appearance, fragrant aroma, uniformly sized berries, plump fruits, crisp and juicy flesh that can be sliced thinly, high sugar content, firm texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and excellent overall taste, making them a premium choice among fresh table grapes. Shufu County has a long history of grape cultivation…
Shufu pomegranates are a specialty of Shufu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang. The pomegranates from Shufu are round to spherical in shape with multi-faceted surfaces; their skin is a vibrant purple-red with densely scattered dot-like markings. The seeds are either deep purple-red or bright red, translucent and glossy, with a rich and sweet flavor. In Shufu County, an 80,000-mu standardized cultivation and processing project for high-quality Kashgar pomegranates was launched in...
Commonly known as cumin, fennel is also called Persian fennel or fennel-leaved parsley. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Foeniculum in the family Apiaceae. In recent years, fennel exports to Central and West Asian countries have yielded good profits. Xinjiang cumin, renowned nationwide as a seasoning and well-known to every household, is also referred to as fennel in the region. Fennel is a long-day, semi-cold-resistant…
Figs are rich in fructose, fruit acids, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients, offering nourishing, laxative, appetite-stimulating, and lactation-promoting benefits. They can also aid digestion, cleanse the intestines, reduce swelling, and detoxify the body. Figs are highly nutritious, containing 18.5% total sugars, 0.907% protein, 1.58% crude fat, 1.33% crude fiber,…
Pomegranate: (Scientific name: Punica granatum), also known as Punica or Sea Pomegranate, is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It has needle-like branches and leaves that are obovate or elliptical in shape, and are hairless. The flowering season is from May to June, with flowers mostly bright red, but also yellow and white varieties. The fruit is nearly spherical, ripening between September and October. The outer seed coat is fleshy...
A traditional Uyghur handmade product. This patterned fabric is mainly used for making wall hangings, tapestries, waist scarves, tablecloths, mattress pads, curtains, and more. It is known for being affordable, practical, and cost-effective. The fabric is produced using a raised wooden block printing technique, with colors typically including bright red, pink, apple green, medium yellow, and light yellow. The patterns often feature floral designs, fruits…