mutton

In Xinjiang, locals refer to this staple as “抓饭” (zhuā fàn), traditionally made with lamb. However, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps personnel prefer pork, and they also make it with pork, known as “大肉抓饭” (dà ròu zhuā fàn). Over time, people from various ethnic groups have innovated with recipes like chicken pilaf, goose pilaf,…