Xinjiang barbecue has a long history. This point is based on archaeological excavations, for example, in Xinjiang, the last excavation of lamb ribs in the form of today's barbecue was very similar...
There are many types of grilled meat in Xinjiang, including kebabs, pit roasts, and meat with meat. Among them, the most well-known and flavorful is none other than kebabs.
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In Xinjiang, locals don't say" when ordering: "kebabs", but call it : "grilled meat". "Boss, 5 roast meats, cold skin, cool face half" This is the lunch of the Xinjiang girl. "Boss, 10 roast meats, process a bun, and then a red Wusu" This is the dinner of the Xinjiang boys.
Roasted whole lamb is the king of Xinjiang barbecue, it is a big dish for entertaining distinguished guests, and it is also a very elaborate flavor dish in the production process. The traditional roasted whole lamb must be made from young, tender local sheep, slaughtered and used. The slaughtered sheep are skinned, hoofed, guts removed, and the sheep is dressed from beginning to end with a wooden stick and the sheep is fixed. Then spread evenly over the sheep with a mixture of eggs, salt, turmeric, cumin, pepper, flour, etc. Finally, place the sheep's head down in the pit and grill it over charcoal. Before the roasted whole lamb is served, a red ribbon is tied on the sheep's head and garnished with parsley or celery in the sheep's mouth.
The roasted whole lamb is intact, the overall brownish yellow, the lamb is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and the aroma is fragrant. Roasting whole lamb is served by asking an elder to "cut the ribbon" (first eat it with a knife), which is a respect for the elderly and an appreciation for the chef.
Friends who come to Xinjiang must eat a roast whole lamb! Especially the roasted whole lamb in southern Xinjiang!!
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Resources:
1, "Tianshan Family Banquet - A Conversation on Xicheng Food Culture", by He Julian, Lanzhou University Press.
2, "Travelogue of Xinjiang Folk Customs", by Lou Wanghao, Xinjiang Fine Arts and Photography Publishing House.