Wujiaqu Xiaochi Tuanquan - Wujiaqu Special Local Foods Introduction
The city of Wukou is located in the central part of the Tian Shan Mountains, in the southeastern edge of the Qaidam Basin, and is adjacent to the cities of Changji and Urumqi. It is the economic heart of the Tian Shan north slope area of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and also the closest green channel from Urumqi to the Gobustan Desert.
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Horse intestines
Introduction
Features:
Horse intestines are cured meat of high quality. The Kazakh shepherds are most skilled in making horse intestines. After selecting healthy and well-fed horses, they cut the horse intestines, wash them, cut them into strips according to the horse's ribs, along with the ribs, add salt,pepper, and other seasonings, stuff them into intestines that are over 30 centimeters long, tightly seal both ends, hang them indoors to dry for about a month. In addition to stuffing the ribs with meat, they also use minced and chopped meat for stuffing. Also, horse intestines can be made by smoking. The horse fat produced by Kazakh people is rich in fat but not greasy, with distinct lean and fat, not only visually appealing, but also has high nutritional value and special flavor.
Products:
①Horse meat from Ili, Kazakh: Horse meat from Ili is famous all over the world, because our horses are raised in the mountains, keeping the horses wild, allowing the horses to run freely (the feeding habits of the Kazakh people), forging high-quality and elastic horse meat, and tender. The horses are grown by eating grass (they often eat some precious herbs in the mountains), from small to large, they don't know what feed is, so they are considered wild horses, and truly green food.
②Smoked horse intestines: Smoked horse intestines are also a delicacy. The essence of the horse lies in its ribs. Fresh horse meat and ribs are put into the most elastic horse intestines, smoked with willow branches, resulting in a smoked color, the ultimate delicacy. Take a bite, chew for more than 1 minute, the longer you chew, the more flavorful.
Benefits:
Horse meat contains more than ten kinds of amino acids and various essential vitamins for the human body.Protein content is high, also contains calcium, zinc, iron, selenium and other minerals, rich in content, has the function of replenishing Qi and nourishing blood, nourishing the liver and blood, promoting blood circulation, preventing arteriosclerosis, and enhancing the human immune system.The fat in horse meat is better than the fat in cows, sheep, and pigs. Horse meat fat is similar to plant oil, with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids can dissolve cholesterol, preventing it from depositing on the artery walls, which has a special effect in preventing arteriosclerosis. CutCake
Introduction The "cut cake" refers to the name given by the people in the outer regions of Xinjiang to the "marin sugar" when they don't know the name, based on the characteristics of selling it. It is a traditional food made by the Uygur people in Xinjiang, using
Nuts
peach,walnut,corn, syrup,grape, dried grape, grape juice, sesame,rose, almond,date, etc., and cooked into a national-style food.Because the selling is usually cut into small pieces from a large piece of maring sugar, it is also called "cut cake". Historical and Cultural Significance There is a beautiful legend about walnuts and maring sugar: A long time ago, there were two couples, the husband was seriously ill, and the wife was ugly, and they couldn't have children. One night, they dreamed that a old god told them: "There is a holy tree in the south, take its fruit and eat with gold"The couple searched for three years and finally found walnuts in Wutian, and ate them together.
The wife became beautiful, and the husband became strong.
They had a son, and the son became a scholar. In winter, they eat maring sugar, walnut to keep warm. The market sells maring sugar, walnut, similar, but added more seasonings, such as cumin, pepper, chili, onion, etc., can be cooked, steamed, eaten. Maring sugar and walnut are the top dishes for Kazakh people to eat in winter. Every November and December, when it starts to get cold, Kazakh shepherds will slaughter livestock to eat in winter.
To preserve the meat for a long time, they used a method that has been passed down for many years - smoking.
The characteristics of maring sugar and walnut are:Smoked meat is flavorful and easy to store. The market sells maring sugar and walnut, and can add more seasonings. Kazakh people smoke horse, cow, sheep, and eat. Two days later, the heavy object was removed, and a solid, grilled meat dish was created.
Grilling Lamb Skewers
Introduction
Authentic Xinjiang Grilled Lamb Lamb Skewers, also called "Kawa P" in Uyghur. Grilled lamb skewers are the most famous ethnic food in Turpan.Flavor Snacks. Visitors from abroad who come to Turpan to travel and tour rarely don't eat grilled lamb skewers. Xinjiang grilled lamb skewers are a popular snack throughout the country, and they are readily available in both urban and rural areas, as well as on streets and in markets, and are highly favored by the public. In 1986, Chen Peis and Zhu Shimao performed a skit called "Grilled Lamb Skewers" on the Central Television Spring Festival Gala, which brought the unique flavor of Turpan into the public eye and spread throughout the country.
Features:
This dish is a famous Xinjiang dish, and the key to the cooking method and temperature is the selection and roasting of the ingredients. After roasting, the lamb is red and juicy, with a spicy and fragrant flavor, no greasy or fishy smell, and is tender and juicy, with a unique flavor. Traditional Xinjiang Uyghur roasted lamb skewers are both a delicious and convenient street food, as well as a delicious dish for entertaining guests. Authentic skewers Roasted meat Also have the same color and texture as whole roasted lamb.Butter Yellow, with a slightly spicy flavor, fragrant and juicy, no greasy or fishy smell, and the meat is tender and delicious. The ingredients are not as strict as whole roasted lamb, and the difference between the two lies in the size and method of roasting.
New way of eating:
In Xinjiang, you can find roasted lamb skewers everywhere. In recent years, in places like Moju, Quch, and Urumqi's Daodiao Bridge market, a new form of roasted lamb skewers has appeared, which is called "Mitel Kawa P" in local dialects, meaning "1-meter long roasted lamb skewers". These roasted lamb skewers are indeed authentic, with skewers up to 70-80 cm long, and large pieces of meat, roasted in a clay oven, which can roast up to 10-12 skewers at a time, making them very delicious and enjoyable to eat because of the large size. Eating 2-3 skewers can satisfy your hunger. Now, lamb skewers are made in hotels with many innovations, in addition to the common roasted lamb skewers, there are also bamboo stick lamb skewers, net oil lamb skewers, and some are fried, with similar ingredients. Some people mix lamb with egg white and starchy flour before roasting, which makes the roasted lamb skewers more tender.
History and Culture
From archaeological data, as early as 1800 years ago, roasted lamb skewers existed in mainland China. There are stone carvings of roasted lamb skewers in the entire Han Dynasty image collection. Roasting was also used in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.
Methods:
Roasted lamb skewers: Cut lamb and lamb fat into thin slices, and thread them onto thin iron skewers, and roast them on a long-shaped roasting rack, then sprinkle with chili powder,Salt and cumin powder.
Meat pie
Introduction
Meat pie is made of flour and chopped lamb, plus salt, cumin, pepper,onion powder, etc."Kao Xi" pie and "Kao Xi Ji Da" pie are both meat pies, and the method is to cut the lamb into pieces, add onion, salt, and cumin, pepper, and onion powder, and then knead into dough or wrap in dough, and then roast in a clay oven.
Features:
Fragrant and non-greasy, light and delicious.
Methods:
Region: Xinjiang
Flavor: Fragrant
Ingredients: 500g of wheat flour, 50g of yeast, 200g of onion, 350g of lamb, 10g of salt, 5g of pepper,7g of MSG. 56|Production method:
Instructions:
1. Pour flour into a basin, add 50g of yeast, and add 200g of water to make a dough, cover and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into 3 parts and knead into round balls, cover and let it stand for a while.
3. Wash and chop the onion, cut the lamb into pieces, and put them in a basin. Add salt, 100g of water, and mix with the onion, MSG, and pepper.
4. Roll out the dough into a circle, spread a layer of filling on it, roll it into a roll, and then fold it into a circle, and let it stand for a while before cutting into a 15 cm diameter circular pie，put it in a baking tray, roast it at 280℃ for 12-15 minutes, until it is golden red, and then it is ready.
Smoked intestine
Introduction
Xinjiang smoked intestines and smoked lamb are the essential foods for the Uyghur people during the winter. Every November and December, when the weather starts to turn cold, the Uyghur people begin to slaughter livestock and prepare them for the winter. They select some healthy and plump cattle, sheep, and horses to feed for the winter. To preserve these meats for a longer time, they use a traditional method called smoking.
Features:
When the weather starts to turn cold, the Uyghur people will slaughter livestock to prepare for the winter, and smoking the meat is very flavorful and can be stored for a long time.The smoked meat on the market is basically the same, with the addition of some seasonings, such as cumin, pepper, chiliand onion.Smoked intestines are the best type of smoked meat. Methods:Materials:
Intestine
Lamb ribs
SaltOnionPepperCumin and so on. Methods:First, boil 10-15 minutes with boiling water, and during the process, use a toothpick or a sharp object to poke and remove the air bubbles, otherwise the intestine will be prone to bursting.
After the water cools completely, replace it with a pot of cold water and simmer for 2 hours, or use a pressure cooker for 30 minutes.
After cooking, you can take out the intestines and cut them into pieces. You can add your favorite seasonings when eating:1. Cover the meat slices with chopped onions.2. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle with garlic oil.
4. Eat smoked lamb intestines and
potatoes
steamed together.94|5. Use smoked lamb intestines to make fried rice. Stewed meat.
6. Make a soup with the broth.
This is a delicious dish that can be served to guests.Noodles.
This dish is a delicious and excellent food for entertaining guests.
