Fermented Horse Milk?! British Guy Tries Kazakhstan’s Most Unique Traditional Foods!

mare's milk

🥗Healthier: cow's milk

💰Cheaper: goat's milk

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness and additional flavor.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter provides a unique flavor profile.

Taste the kumus (fermented horse milk) and note its alcoholic content.

Add sugar to the kumus to see if it improves the taste.

Taste the kumus again with sugar and express distaste for it.

Taste a soup with sheep, noting the presence of carrots and potatoes.

Taste the soup and describe it as light with a bit of oil and pepper.

Taste the sheep meat in the soup and express enjoyment of it.

Introduce the kami (Kazakh dumpling) and note its size and ingredients (meat and pumpkin).

Taste the kami and describe the texture and flavor positively.

Mention a tomato dip that accompanies the kami and express enjoyment of it.

Introduce the bisha mac (horse on noodles) and describe the dish.

Pour the soupy mixture over the noodles and taste the horse meat, noting its flavor and texture.

Taste the noodles and express enjoyment of them.

Try a different cut of horse meat and describe it as tender and delicious.

Wrap up the meal by discussing the restaurant and the overall cost of the meal.

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