Chinese Folk Tales

Xinjiang Series | A doctor's healing bowl and Xinjiang's famous lamb pilaf

October 14, 2025·5 min
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Over a thousand years ago, an aging doctor discovered that sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of food. In this episode of "Chinese Folk Tales: Tales on a Plate", we follow the story of Shou Zhua Fan – Xinjiang's fragrant lamb pilaf eaten with bare hands which is a dish that heals, nourishes, and forges community connections. More than a dish, it's a story you can taste.

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