Top 10 Xinjiang winter cuisines: A journey to conquer the taste buds with unique flavors

Winter in Xinjiang not only fascinates visitors with its scenery but also with its unique cuisine, where warm dishes such as grilled and stewed dishes with traditional spices bring a unique experience in the cold weather. Xinjiang winter cuisine is a diverse picture, where local ingredients are combined with sophisticated preparation to create warm and delicious dishes, promising to satisfy every diner.

Xinjiang winter cuisine is a feast of warm and rich flavors, where dishes not only warm the heart but also connect people with the rich culture and traditions of this land. Each culinary experience is a journey through the subtleties of Chinese cuisine in general and Xinjiang in particular, taking diners into a colorful world of unique flavors.

1. Xinjiang Hot Pot

Xinjiang hotpot makes winter here warmer (Photo source: Collected)

Winter in Xinjiang becomes warm and full of laughter when people gather around a steaming hot pot. The traditional copper pot is not only a symbol of culinary culture but also enhances the unique flavor of the dish. Inside the hot pot, noodles and tofu are meticulously arranged with lush green vegetables, meatballs and lamb are arranged evenly, all waiting to be mixed into the fragrant beef or lamb bone broth, simmered on a charcoal or wood stove, rich in nutrients. When enjoying, the rich flavor of the broth conquers all taste buds, becoming a favorite dish of many diners when traveling to Xinjiang in winter.

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2. Grilled skewers

Grilled meat skewers - A must-try winter dish from Xinjiang (Photo source: Collected)

This is a street food that cannot be missed when coming to Xinjiang, where each piece of meat skewer is marinated with spices and chili powder and grilled on a charcoal stove. The strong aroma of the grilled meat spreads throughout the space, making anyone passing by unable to resist the feeling of hunger. Xinjiang winter cuisine is not simply a dish but also a way for the people here to show their hospitality and sophistication in every meal. Grilled meat skewers with a spicy taste and seductive aroma are dishes that make many diners fall in love every time they visit this land.

3. Oil donuts

Crispy, golden fried cakes are super attractive in Xinjiang (Photo source: Collected)

A golden, round fried cake with a crispy crust, filled with smooth rice cakes, mixed with caramel, crushed peanuts and roasted sesame seeds. When fried in a hot pan, the cake slowly puffs up, turning a golden brown color evenly on both sides before being picked up. In the cold weather, enjoying a hot cake, the delicious flavor spreads from the teeth to the tip of the tongue, bringing an unusually warm feeling. Xinjiang winter cuisine is simple snacks, rich in flavor and rich in culture, always loved on cold days.

4. Baked sweet potatoes, roasted chestnuts

Fragrant roasted chestnuts are an attractive dish for winter (Photo source: Collected)

Roasted sweet potatoes are a typical winter delicacy of Xinjiang. Roasted in an ancient iron barrel oven and heated by hot coals, the sweet potatoes have a charred skin when cooked, revealing the soft, golden-yellow flesh inside. The sweet, honey-scented taste emanates from each piece of potato. In addition, roasted chestnuts are also very popular, hot with a characteristic sweet and fatty taste. Xinjiang winter cuisine is not only a combination of fresh ingredients but also a way for people here to enjoy rustic dishes rich in spiritual value.

5. Biang Biang Noodles

Biang Biang Noodles - A typical winter dish of Xinjiang (Photo source: Collected)

No one can forget this special noodle dish when exploring Xinjiang winter cuisine. With the unique name Biang Biang, the Chinese character “biang” is one of the most complex characters, made up of 57 strokes, precisely imitating the sound of noodles when kneading dough. Biang Biang noodle shops here sell all kinds of noodles from cold to hot, egg noodles to vegetable noodles, which will delight visitors with a rich choice. Biang Biang noodles are often served with vinegar, red pepper, minced garlic and hot oil poured on top, creating an irresistible and unforgettable flavor for every diner.

6. Lamb stew

Hot stewed lamb is a rich winter dish of Xinjiang (Photo source: Collected)

The tradition of enjoying lamb in winter in Xinjiang is a unique culinary beauty. Not only the fragrant grilled lamb skewers or hot Naan, but also the rich stewed lamb. The lamb is cut into large pieces and gently dropped into a pot of boiling water with onions, ginger and some other ingredients. Just add a little salt to preserve the full flavor of the lamb, no additional spices are needed. When the lamb is cooked, the Naan is torn into small pieces, dipped into the lamb soup, mixed with the rich meat flavor and fragrant aroma, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

7. Chicken stew soup

The Chinese term “Da pan ji” translates simply as “big plate of chicken,” but it is actually a dish with a distinct flavor and texture that is unique to the northern Xinjiang region. Made with chicken, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppers, and sometimes even beer, the stewed chicken soup is stir-fried before the broth is added. The dish is said to have been invented in Shawan, northern Xinjiang, by a Sichuan immigrant who wanted to recreate the flavors of his homeland by mixing spicy peppers with chicken and potatoes. The stewed chicken soup gradually became popular in Xinjiang in the late 1990s and is often served with hand-pulled noodles or bread, making for a unique and delicious winter Xinjiang culinary experience.

8. Lamb fried rice

Lamb fried rice has the typical flavor of Uyghur cuisine (Photo source: Collected)

This is a dish of Uyghur origin and has had a great influence on “Xinjiang winter cuisine”. It is prepared by stir-frying carrots, onions and lamb (or chicken) in oil until thoroughly cooked. Rice and water are then added and cooked until the rice is tender and fragrant. Sometimes raisins and dried apricots are sprinkled on top to add a little sweetness and zing. It is a rich and delicious dish that carries the distinctive flavors of Uyghur cuisine and is an essential part of the Xinjiang diet.

9. Hawthorn berry

Sweet Xinjiang red apples with sparkling syrup (Photo source: Collected)

The bright red hawthorn is coated with a layer of amber syrup, and when bitten, the apple core is still warm, crispy and sweet. This dish is a great choice for those who want to enjoy a special dessert in winter. The hawthorn is rolled in a layer of hot sugar syrup and then dried, forming a layer of sweet candy around it. When frozen, this hawthorn becomes a favorite winter dish in Xinjiang. This is not only an attractive dessert but also a unique culinary culture of this land.

10. Tan Cuong Milk Tea

Fragrant and fatty milk tea with special flavor of Xinjiang (Photo source: Collected)

Tan Cuong milk tea is made from ingredients such as fresh milk, high-quality tea leaves and a little salt, creating a unique flavor that cannot be found anywhere else. Each cup of hot milk tea, with a mild sweetness and not too fatty, brings a warm feeling in the cold days of Xinjiang winter. This is not only a perfect choice for those who love milk tea, but also a part of the local culinary culture, associated with happy moments.

Discovering Xinjiang cuisine in winter is an opportunity to experience the unique flavors and cultural characteristics of this land. Let Vietravel accompany you on your journey to discover China , a place that not only has breathtaking scenery but is also a rich culinary paradise.
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