Uyghur cuisine

The cuisine of the Uyghur people, a Turkic ethnic group primarily inhabiting Xinjiang, China, is characterized by ingredients such as roasted mutton and beef, as well as kebab and rice dishes. Traditionally, specific dishes like polo are eaten with one's bare hands instead of with utensils like spoons, forks or chopsticks. Signature dishes include polo, laghman and nan. Because the majority of Uyghur people are Muslim, the food is predominantly halal.