Caravan Uyghur: Learn to Make Uyghur Cuisine

in-person ⬝ hands-on

Join Abdul Ahat of Caravan Uyghur as you learn to make staple dishes from the Uyghur region of Northwest China!

For those unfamiliar, the Uyghur people have faced unspeakable persecution from the Chinese government.

While Chef Abdul plans to speak more on this, he also wants to share the loving and hospitable nature reflective of his people.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make Samsa along with Laghman noodles, a very popular dish utilizing a laborious hand-pulled technique.

Following the class, you’ll sit down to a family style meal that will include more Samsa, Laghman noodles and their must-try traditional Saffron tea.

What You’ll Learn

• History of the Uyghur people

• How to roll and stretch dough to create Laghman noodles

• How to knead, roll and fill the dough for Samsas

On the Menu

• Samsa | tandoor-cooked meat pocket filled with lamb and spices

• Laghman noodles | hand-pulled noodles

• Saffron Tea

• Pomegranate Juice

• Laziza | malt soda

caravan uyghur 60 Beaver St, New York, NY 10004

As Manhattan’s first full service restaurant dedicated to Uyghur cuisine, Caravan Uyghur is a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring the lesser-known culture of the Uyghur people.

Known for their laborious process of hand-pulled noodles, the finished product conveys this labor of love. Dishes like their Laghman noodles and lamb soup are must-try’s. Started by Abdul Ahat, he’s enlisted his wife and son to offer guests a true taste of Uyghur hospitality.

Enjoy one of their dishes while admiring their life-size tapestry commonly found in Uyghur homes.