Nokut/鹰嘴豆/Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas

Nokut are produced and found throughout Xinjiang, usually mixed with cumin and pepper over cold noodles or paired with an egg in hot, vinegary broth.

Nokut hidden under peppers and shredded radish

Nokut topping liangpi

As Nokut was basically the only non-mutton-non-wheat dish common across southern Xinjiang, I think I ate it almost every day while traveling (Nokuuuut!)

Bitter Gourd and Eggs

Ruijin, Jiangxi
A common dish across southern China, from Guangdong to Yunnan