Tag Archives: Uyghur

Cumin beef (孜然牛肉)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by TastyAsia

This is twice-cooked cumin beef (孜然牛肉, zīrán níuròu), another very comforting and simple recipe. And here at TastyAsia, of course, “simple” always means that it’s done in the time it takes to cook rice. The taste of beef goes very well with … Continue reading →

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Laghman noodles (拌面)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by TastyAsia

Learning how this Chinese dish got it’s name is almost like taking a course in west Asian culture, history, and geopolitics. It’s known as Laghman noodles in English, after Laghman Province in Afghanistan where it has its roots. Laghman Province … Continue reading →

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Uyghur cumin lamb

Posted on June 10, 2012 by TastyAsia

I’m sure you’ve had the experience of trying some totally surprising food that you’ll never forget, a dish that ends up changing your outlook on food and life forever. For Anthony Bourdain it was oysters eaten directly from the sea. … Continue reading →

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