Whole Roast Lamb is a traditional and famous dish of the Uyghur people. Its distinctive aroma can be smelled at bazaars in cities such as Urumqi, Kashgar, and Hotan. Whole Roast Lamb is not only a popular street snack but also a premium dish served to honored guests by the Uyghurs. It has now become a highlight of high-end banquets and is highly favored by both domestic and international visitors...
Lamb skewers are a traditional food of the Uyghur people. The specific preparation involves slicing the meat thinly and threading it onto specially made iron skewers with wooden handles. These skewers are then placed on a rectangular, thick iron griddle filled with smokeless coal briquettes and grilled while being turned occasionally. When the aroma of cooked meat wafts through the air and a sizzling sound is heard, cumin powder, chili flakes, and salt are sprinkled over the skewers, which are then turned briefly…
Nourishing Lamb Congee Recipe: 1. Wash fresh lamb and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then set aside; 2. Cut the blanched lamb into 1 cm (0.4 inch) cubes, and cook together with glutinous rice and regular rice in a clay pot with water. When the congee becomes thick and creamy, season with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, shredded ginger, and cilantro. Your fragrant and nourishing lamb congee is ready...
The 148th Regiment of the Eighth Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is located in Manas County, Xinjiang, on the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Gurbantünggüt Desert in the Junggar Basin. Cotton cultivation began shortly after the regiment was established in 1950, making it a cotton-growing regiment of the Eighth Division and one of the earliest regions in Xinjiang to begin selecting and multiplying colored cotton varieties. Since 199…
Manas Hetian Jade is a specialty of Manas County in Changji, Xinjiang. Mined from the depths of the Tianshan Mountains around Manas County in northern Xinjiang, this jade has a long extraction history and is one of the varieties that were among the earliest to be developed and utilized in China. It is classified as mid-range jade. Manas Hetian Jade features bright colors, fine texture, and good luster, with quality comparable to that of Kunlun Jade and...
Manas Suffolk Sheep is a specialty of Manas County in Changji, Xinjiang. The registered protection area for Manas Suffolk Sheep is located in Manas County, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. In 1989, Manas County introduced Suffolk breeding sheep from Australia and established the country’s first purebred Suffolk meat sheep core breeding farm. Through local pure breeding, generational selection, and...
Ethnic Roast Whole Lamb – Roast whole lamb is one of the most prestigious dishes in Xinjiang, comparable to Beijing roast duck and Guangzhou crispy suckling pig. In high-end banquets, if a roast whole lamb cart appears among the guests, the entire feast is instantly elevated, appearing especially luxurious and extravagant, adding remarkably rich color to the dining experience. The reason why roast whole lamb is so...
Fukang melon seeds are a specialty of Fukang City in Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. The seeds are large, thin-skinned, meaty, oily, and rich in flavor. They offer high nutritional value, being abundant in protein, fat, vitamins, starch, as well as elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. Fukang melon seeds are a nationally recognized geographical indication agricultural product...
Peach 1, Xinxing Peach: The fruit is round with a shallow ventral suture, symmetrical halves, and a slightly indented apex; average weight of 400–500 grams, up to a maximum of 1100 grams; uniformly pinkish-red and delicate in texture, attractive and clean. Harvesting period lasts over 60 days, and a small number can remain on the tree until leaf fall. The fruit remains firm, does not crack, and does not become mealy. The round-shaped fruit has an indented apex…
Golden Sun Apricot. The Golden Sun apricot is round in shape, with an average single fruit weight of 66.9 grams and a maximum of 90 grams. The fruit top is flat, with shallow and indistinct sutures, and symmetrical on both sides. The fruit surface is shiny, with a golden-yellow base color and a red blush on the sun-exposed side, giving it a beautiful appearance. The flesh is orange-yellow, sweet with a slight tartness, has an edible rate of 95%, and is freestone. The texture is tender and juicy,...
Calcium fruit, also known as Chinese calcium fruit, is a new type of fruit successfully cultivated by Chinese scientists over the past decade from hundreds of plant varieties. It earned its name due to having the highest calcium content among all fruits. Calcium fruit is characterized by its high survival rate, fast growth, wide range of uses, and high efficiency. …
The climate in the Fukang Flat Peach production area is classified as mid-temperate continental arid, with distinct vertical zonality, and the region is formed by alluvial and diluvial deposits from various mountain-front river systems. The soils mainly consist of grey desert soil, salinized grey desert soil, irrigated silt soil, and meadow soil. The soil is relatively fertile, well-aerated, and rich in various mineral elements. The area enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year, with...
The fruit is long-oval in shape, with a dark green to blackish rind that has a slight sheen. The flesh is red, crisp in texture, relatively resistant to storage and transport, and averages over 5 kilograms per melon. (Changji)...
It originated in the Shawan County area, hence the claim of “authentic Shawan Big Plate Chicken.” In recent years, many local restaurants and renowned chefs have specialized in this dish, refining their cooking techniques to create unique flavors that have become a favorite among many diners. The preparation is meticulous, with strict selection of ingredients. The finished dish is golden-red in color…
A method of eating lamb that originated from the Kazakh ethnic group, named for the traditional way of eating it by hand. The preparation is relatively simple: bone-in lamb is first cut into chunks, then boiled in clear water until cooked. After removing the meat, it is topped with minced onions, salt, and drizzled with some hot broth. This lamb is tender and flavorful, rich with aroma yet not greasy. It can be eaten on its own or with the broth. ...
Distinctive Qualities Jimusaer Garlic — Xinjiang’s white-skinned garlic is known for its thin skin, evenly sized cloves, high allicin content, and comprehensive range of amino acids. It is hailed as one of China’s Four Famous Garlics. The product is exported both domestically and internationally, including to European and American markets. In 2004, the county was designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as the “Hometown of China’s White-Skinned Garlic.” Jimusaer County…
Geographical Scope Mainly produced in the Tacheng region, Emin County, Changji Prefecture, Qitai County, Jimusaer County, Aksu region, Hami region, and other areas of Xinjiang. Distinctive Quality Jimusaer safflower, a specialty of Xinjiang, is a precious traditional medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Also known as yellow orchid, red orchid, saffron herb, and safflower vegetable, the safflower blooms…
The Bogda White Cashmere Goat is well-suited for year-round grazing in deserts, semi-deserts, and mountain grasslands. Adult rams average 48–50 kilograms in weight, while adult ewes weigh 28–30 kilograms. Yearling rams produce 378 grams of cashmere, yearling ewes 347 grams, adult rams 657 grams (up to 1,570 grams), and adult ewes…
Tianshan Grass-Fed Chicken is raised in the mountain pastures and grasslands on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. The chickens are bred using a semi-pastoral and semi-fed method, spending their lives “drinking from the Tianshan snowmelt and foraging on wild herbs and mushrooms.” This results in high nutritional value and a variety of health benefits. These chickens are mainly found in Changji Prefecture, with a current population of 3 million birds. …
Changji City is located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, and on the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. It falls within the mid-temperate zone and features a typical continental arid climate, characterized by cold winters, hot summers, and large diurnal temperature variations. The area has deep soil layers, good drainage, rich organic matter content, and a soil pH of 6–7, making it highly suitable for tomato cultivation...