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Probably the most impressive thing I have watched Nina learn is the art of making pulled noodles by hand. Her mother lovingly taught her this fine craft on a visit one year. These secrets are handed down from generation to generation.

Nina can now make delicious noodles served with broth, polos which are rice platters or “pillows” topped with lamb, beef or chicken (Uyghurs do not eat pork), shish kebabs, and spiced flatbreads. She spices her meats and breads with cumin, garlic, and onions.

Shou La Mian is a special type of handmade noodle that is made from flour, water and salt. The dough is divided into small balls. Then it is and stretched by hand. You can watch the video below to see what a fine art it is.

The noodles Nina makes are a bit thicker than those we are used to in America, but they are soft and tender and delicious. She often fries vegetables and serves it with the noodles together with a broth of lamb soup “sauce”.

Another dish is samsa (lamb pies) and they are incredible. She also serves fruits, nuts, and cheese.

Nina also makes boiled dumplings (ququ) filled with meat and sometimes vegetables. She often adds coriander to spice it.