REAL Uyghur Bazaar Life in Xinjiang, China: Sizzling Lamb Intestines, Juicy Samsa & Pigeon Market

REAL Uyghur Bazaar Life in Xinjiang, China: Sizzling Lamb Intestines, Juicy Samsa & Pigeon Market

Hello everyone, I’m Alin. In this delicious journey, we came to the Hotan Bazaar in Xinjiang. Naan is the traditional staple food of Xinjiang people. Locals often eat it with milk tea and barbecue. The crust of naan is crispy and hard, and the inside is soft and durable. After the flour is fermented, it is baked in a naan pit (mud oven). This is Xinjiang’s homemade yogurt , which is as thick as cheese . Natural fermentation has a pure taste and a strong sour taste. It can also be sprinkled with white sugar or honey to balance the taste. Price RMB 4 / portion Walnut candy, price RMB 25 / kg Traditional snacks, with icing on the outside Traditional snacks, price RMB 10 / kg Brown sugar and rock sugar, can be added to boiled tea With the popularity of modern electronic locks and fingerprint locks, there are fewer and fewer street key-making stalls. Next, we will go to find bazaar food . The food area is the most lively place in the bazaar. The smoke is full of fragrance. Roast duck meat, price RMB 2 / string. This is also a kind of Xinjiang naan, like donuts. This is roast beef, price RMB 60 / kg barbecue is a specialty of Xinjiang and the protagonist of the food area. This is a kind of Xinjiang baked buns, which looks like a half-moon and is placed flat in the naan pit and baked. The baking method is different from the traditional baked buns. This is naan pit barbecue, the meat skewers are large and the color is attractive. The unique hanging barbecue method is used. Naan pit barbecue, the price is RMB 5 / skewer In Xinjiang, both men and women, old and young, like barbecue skewers. Barbecue is a necessary skill for almost all snack stalls. The function of this big fan is to enhance the firepower. The mutton skewers are made of fresh lamb legs and the meat is cut on the spot. The price of each skewer of barbecue is RMB 5. Do you think the price is expensive? This is meat naan (Meat Naan), the “deluxe version” of Xinjiang naan. Kebab + naan is a classic combination of Xinjiang cuisine. Naan bread is very fragrant and chewy, and the mutton skewers are large and juicy. Cold skin and cold noodles are refreshing snacks. Grilled lamb liver, the price is RMB 10 / skewer can be eaten with naan . If the meat skewers are not enough, you can try roasting the whole lamb (Whole Roast Lamb) skin is wrapped with a thin layer of batter, and is slowly roasted on charcoal for several hours . The whole lamb is roasted, and the price is RMB 130 / kg. This is grilled lamb intestines (Grilled Lamb Intestines), and the price is RMB 5 / skewers. Compared with barbecued meat, this kind of barbecued meat is usually wrapped with a layer of batter to make the meat more tender. Dip it in water to cool the iron skewers. This is the earthen stove for making traditional baked buns. The filling is usually lamb + onions. Before baking, each bun needs to be dipped in sesame salt water . In order to prevent the skin from being burnt , salt water is sprinkled in the naan pit to adjust the temperature and generate steam at the same time, so that the buns are slowly baked. Xinjiang traditional baked buns (Samsa), the price is RMB 3 / There are some particular ways to eat baked buns. First , soak the bottom of the buns in water, clean the salt particles , and then peel off the shell. The meat aroma is fragrant, and you can enjoy it slowly. Chickpeas and other beans are also local snacks. Chili oil and other seasonings are added. The fire is used to roast chestnuts. This is the grain and oil area of ​​the bazaar. The origins of these rice are all in Xinjiang. The rice grains are very elastic and are the best raw material for pilaf. For example, the Aksu area has a large temperature difference between day and night and can produce high-quality rice . Xinjiang rice is priced at RMB 5-6 / kg. Apricots – one of Xinjiang’s specialties . Corn is priced at RMB 3 / kg. Chickpeas are delicious when cooked. The dried raisins need to be sieved to remove the sand . Raisins are a specialty of Xinjiang, and there are many varieties. Each raisin has a different taste and sweetness. Big red dates are a famous local specialty of Hotan . Hotan red dates are priced at RMB 20-40 / kg. Raisins are priced at RMB 12-20 / kg. Apricots are priced at RMB 10 / kgDried apricots in Xinjiang are delicious. There is a large dried fruit section in the bazaar. Raisins, dried apricots, almonds, walnuts and other dried apricots are sold at RMB 25-35 / kg. The price of raisins varies depending on the type and processing method. Usually, naturally dried ones taste better. The inner skin of walnuts can be soaked in water. This is the vegetable area. Potatoes, onions, and tomatoes are the most commonly eaten vegetables in Xinjiang. Most vegetables are sold at RMB 3 / kg . Beef and mutton are sold at RMB 55 / kg. This is the animal trading area, like a small “zoo” in the bazaar . Pigeons are particularly diverse . The ones with beautiful appearance are ornamental pigeons. As pets, the ones with fat bodies are meat pigeons. As food, people in Xinjiang, especially in southern Xinjiang, like to eat pigeons. Pigeon soup, roasted pigeons, etc. are all local specialties . Another lively place in the bazaar is the clothing area. Uyghur women like to wear long skirts with bright colors, unique patterns, and exotic styles . The beautiful fabrics have strong ethnic characteristics. The bazaar market in Xinjiang is a feast of taste and senses, showing the unique life culture of Xinjiang. Thank you for watching. The food journey is still going on. See you next time.

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Hello, I’m Alin.
This installment of our food tour comes to the Hotan Bazaar in Xinjiang! See the most authentic Uyghur life in southern Xinjiang! It’s not only a major town on the Silk Road, it’s also a food lover’s paradise!

You can’t miss the aromatic baked buns (samsa), with their crispy golden skin wrapped around tender and juicy lamb, which leave a sweet taste in your mouth when you bite into them!
The tantalizing Naan Pit Kebabs, large chunks of lamb slow-roasted in a traditional naan pit, charred on the outside and tender on the inside, go perfectly with the freshly baked naan!

If you’re into boozy eats, the roasted whole lamb will definitely blow you away – the whole lamb is marinated and wrapped in a seasoned batter, the meat is tender and dripping with grease, and the aroma is overflowing! There is also the must-try roasted lamb sausage on the streets of Hotan, which is charred and toothsome, and dipped in special chili noodles for a unique flavor!

Apart from food, the Bazaar in Hotan is also full of fun! In the poultry trading area, you will see flocks of pigeons, chickens and ducks, bustling with activity.
And the pet area is filled with cute kittens and rabbits that make you want to take one home!

00:00 Intro
04:39 Bazaar Food
14:15 Dried Fruits & Grains
19:46 Bazaar “Zoo”
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