down the silk road

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What’s something different or new that you did this month?

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Over a million Uyghur folks were subjected to arbitrary detention or re-education camps by the Chinese government, where their human rights were annihilated and it was basically a genocide. But of course, China is going to deny this… because, well… they’re China.

I had Uyghur cuisine for the first time. It was like a mix between Chinese and Middle Eastern. Everything was Halal also.

Special tea

Uyghur goshnaan. If this had been all beef, I would have eaten the whole thing by myself but since it had minced lamb, I only had a slice. For some reason, my palate isn’t fond of the grassy and gamey flavor.

Ughur goshnaan and Laghman. The hand-pulled noodles were bouncy and the beef was cooked perfectly.

Mapo tofu

Fried cabbage and mapo tofu

honey cake.

Everything was pretty good overall. Buddy H and I spent nearly two hours there talking about his latest marriage challenges while I complained about not having won the lotto yet. My life woes seem trivial to what he is going through right now. As a good friend, I listened, validated, and threw in my two cents since he was asking. Not that I am some relationship advisor or anything but I could tell him my opinion from a female Asian’s POV.


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41 responses to “down the silk road”

  1. Ajinkya Rane Avatar

    that food looks so good! ghoshnaan is ghosh meaning meat and naan meaning bread! we have kheema naan here! food really does bring people together eh? that honey cake looks fire!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      oh snap i thought that naan looked familiar but then it didn’t click when you said that! yass food brings pple together… it’s something universal about breaking bread with others and sharing culture

      1. Ajinkya Rane Avatar

        indeed 😄

  2. Cai Avatar

    The Laghman looks so good, being a complete dish with all the food classes.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      yasss it was quite tasty!

  3. Aptivi Avatar

    They sound really so delicious! The Uyghur Goshnaan and the honey cake have especially caught my attention. I’m hungry now 😋

    1. justrojie Avatar

      hehehe they were both good but i did prefer the laghman cause i do love noods

  4. Hug in a bite Avatar

    The food looks good. The plates aren’t familiar I haven’t tried them before but I like trying new flavors. It’s nice how you always try different cuisines.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      if i can’t travel to those areas, i can at least try their cuisine (if it’s accessible)

  5. Sam Avatar

    When you said ‘Down the Silk Road’ I was like… dafuq the hell my mind is going?? (don’t ask.. you don’t want to know! lol but if you are curious… https://www.fbi.gov/history/artifacts/ross-william-ulbrichts-laptop … I think China has had a monopoly on things, from day one. Still kinda do. The food looks yummy esp the tofu and the naan. YUM!!!

    And sorry about the mixup. That’s just what my mind conjures up when someone mentions the Silk Road. 🙁 More info: https://youtu.be/kyija0bPeIY I just….

    1. justrojie Avatar

      the tofu was hella tasty. china def had a monopoly and was a colonizer too

  6. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    It looks really good, yes they are Muslim Chinese Caucasian eyes, hey? And they get hurt by the Chinese government,

    1. justrojie Avatar

      yeah!! some look more chinese, others don’t, it’s quite a mix!

      1. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

        Ohhhhh! I didn’t know…….right right! It must be! Super duh!

      2. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

        It’s GREAT when your on! Reading your blog and commenting is a very fulfilling part of my daily routine and (on the socials it trips me out beyond comparison when I get to interact with you!!!😁) Thank you Rojie!!!

        I’m buying some poetry!
        “Now that Aziz Isa Elkun’s second poetry anthology, Imprisoned Souls, is out in the world after eight years of work, he’s already planning for what’s next: supporting the next generation of Uyghur poets, many of whom have been forced from their homeland due to repression, and are taking to the written word.”

        I chose the above author’s “Uyghur Poetry”

        Yaaaaaaa!!!!

        Awesome post!!!!

        1. justrojie Avatar

          thanks, Nico! what they had to endure is so sad

  7. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Never heard of this region or the Xinjiang people before Rojie, very interesting, and sad. Thanks for sharing!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      you’re welcome!! they’re an interesting group of pple that most don’t know about

  8. MaryG Avatar

    What a pretty tea service!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      it was really an exquisite blend of tea!

  9. Joe Avatar

    This looks so good–and I’m in love with that teapot. I’m curious how well a vegetarian would do with Uyghur cooking…I see the tofu, but it mostly looks pretty meaty. (Not that meaty is a bad thing…)

    1. justrojie Avatar

      ooh they have quite a lot of dishes that are vegetarian too and you can get the laghman w/o meat too! https://www.xinjiangattractions.com/xinjiang-vegetarian-and-vegan-eating-guide/

      1. Joe Avatar

        This is making me want to go to Kashgar…

  10. ianmdudley Avatar

    I went to Japan. Not exactly new, as I went there once before, about 20 years ago. But while there, I had eel for the first time. It’s a regional delicacy, and I liked it.

    I also rode on a bullet train for the first time.

    And visited a local camera shop in Tokyo. That was interesting. The ‘mall’ it was located in reminded me of the backrooms creepypasta. I wish now I’d taken pictures of it.

    How ironic…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      lol. eel is so good! ooh did you get a cam at the store?

      1. ianmdudley Avatar

        The eelv WAS good. Very good. And no, I didn’t buy a camera. I already have way too many. I was looking for a specific lens, but they didn’t have it. 🙁

        At least I did not leave Japan with the regret that I DIDN’T visit a camera shop. It was on my list and I crossed it off.

        1. justrojie Avatar
  11. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    Yes, understood, they ARE a lovely culture!!! Ya,

  12. Outrageous Monk Avatar

    Those hand-pulled Laghman noodles look absolutely incredible! I loved Ajinkya Rane’s breakdown in the comments about goshnaan meaning meat bread—it really goes to show how food connects cultures across borders. Sounds like a wonderful evening of great food and genuine conversation with Buddy H!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      yasss it was a great night and good food! i love foods so trying new things is always something i want to do to expand my palate.

      1. Outrageous Monk Avatar

        Expanding your palate through new foods and experiences is the absolute best way to travel! So glad it was such a great night with amazing food—wishing you a wonderful and delicious week ahead! ☺️

        1. justrojie Avatar

          thank you thank you!!

  13. Jake Avatar

    That food looks amazing.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      it was really good, they had dumplings too but i didn’t make it to that part of the menu yet

  14. Jesse Pallante Avatar

    All the dishes of food look awesome. Yes winning the lottery is a dream for a lot of us. If only.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      one day, Jesse… don’t ever lose hope!

      1. Jesse Pallante Avatar

        Hopefully one day!

  15. mylittlehawk Avatar
    mylittlehawk

    There was very little attention to Uyghur culture and, specifically, the genocide, given in the media. It peeked here and there, but was quickly hidden in the sea of other content. Do you think maybe that’s why China is suddenly everyone’s number one place to visit? It seems like everyone’s going there right now, which ofc the nature is beautiful and architecture, as well, but also maybe as a rebrand to tank such news.
    The food looks amazing!!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      i think also because of the high tech that they have and more affordable cost of living

      1. mylittlehawk Avatar
        mylittlehawk

        good point, also. i just noticed a few destinations specifically are gaining much attention right now, and it made me wonder

  16. ibarynt Avatar

    The food is just waiting to be eaten 😋

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