okansas.blogspot.com Occassional thoughts about orienteering
Monday, July 18, 2005
Eddie wondered about authentic Mongolian food. I'd say that if it isn't mutton and dairy, it isn't authentic Mongolian food. Mongolian's consume a lot of different dairy products from cows, goats, sheep and mares. A favorite is airag -- fermented mares' milk. Airag is served in a bowl (see the photo). I enjoyed airag. It tastes a bit like a thin yogurt/beer. Airag has some alcohol, but not much. You'd have to drink a huge amount to feel the alcohol. I found airag to do a great job of quenching a thirst.
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