Airag
TypeFermented
OriginMongolia
About Airag
Fermented mare milk, the traditional drink of Mongolian nomads. Contains 2-3% alcohol. Made by churning mare milk in a horsehide bag. Over 5 million horses in Mongolia provide the milk. The taste is sour and slightly alcoholic. Essential to Mongolian hospitality and culture.
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