Bora describes Uyghur food as a collection of land-based dishes that combine various Central Asian influences. “It's Turkic food from Central Asia but not Turkish food." Modern Turkish cuisine, she says, shares commonalities with Greek and European food. "Our cuisine is more nomadic.

1. Uyghur Polo / Pilaf. Known throughout Central Asia as “rice pilaf”, Uyghur polo is a tasty mix of rice, carrots and lamb meet slow cooked in oil. It is without a doubt that Uyghur polo is the most popular local dish in Xinjiang.

Traditional Uyghur Dishes Laughman: This classic dish features fresh hand-pulled noodles served with lamb, vegetables and a spicy sauce. Polo: This is one of the most popular Uyghur dishes. Fluffy, flavorful rice pilaf is served with shredded lamb and beef, carrots, green onion, cotton oil, and quail eggs.

Uyghur restaurants can be found in most mid-sized to large cities across China and is a popular ethnic cuisine there. Uyghur shops often sell nan at the counter, which is often bought by Han Chinese people for breakfast. Another popular dish is kawaplar, which is widely available at food stalls in many places.