Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang
07 October 2025

Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang

Chinese Folk Tales

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Under the blazing sun of the Taklamakan Desert, one shepherd's clumsy mishap gave birth to a timeless treasure. In this bonus episode of "Chinese Folk Tales: Tales on a Plate", we trace the quirky legend of Turhong and his "dough hat" that turned into Xinjiang's most beloved flatbread – Nang. Crispy, golden, and steeped in tradition, Nang is more than food – it's a story shared and enjoyed across vast regions of the world.