The Traditional Drink Of Nomads Is KUMYS From Horse Milk And Kuurdak From Lamb In The Mountains

mare's milk

💰Cheaper: cow's milk

Cow's milk is more widely available and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds sweetness with additional flavor.

yeast

water

Collect fresh mare's milk.

Add sugar to the milk and stir until dissolved.

Inoculate the mixture with yeast.

Cover the container with a cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for 12-24 hours.

Once fermented, stir the mixture again.

Strain the kumys through a fine sieve to remove any solids.

Bottle the kumys and refrigerate it before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens