Samsa (烤包子): Xinjiang’s Baked Lamb Buns and the Oven They’re Born In
Samsa — Xinjiang’s baked lamb bun — is flaky, savory, and cooked stuck to the wall of a tandoor. Learn the fillings, the baking, and where to eat the best ones hot from the oven.
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Sanzi (馓子): Xinjiang’s Crispy Fried Dough Twists — A Complete Cultural and Culinary Guide
If you walk through the streets of Kashgar’s Old City during Eid al-Fitr (肉孜节), or step into a Uyghur home in the days leading up to any major celebration,…
