Mongolian Cuisine

Aaruul : 

 It is believed by experts that this food item is the reason behind the strong teeth of Mongolian people. It is curdled milk that is dehydrated and dried. The great thing about this food item is that it never goes bad. 

 

 

Airag :

The national drink of Mongolia, this is primarily made during summers in Mongolia, especially in the rural regions. The drink is also popularly served during weddings, festivals and other special events. Some Mongolian people are known to consume about 3 liters in just one go.
Airag has an alcohol content of about 7% and should be consumed with caution. The tastiest versions of this drink originated from the Arkhangai, Bulgan and Ovorkhangai provinces. It improves pathogenic microbes in your body and ensures good health if consumed in moderation.

Boodog (bow-dug)

This is Mongolias version of a barbeque where instead the meat is cooked from the inside to the outside of the animal (usually goat or marmot) using hot stones. Boodog is a typical meal for groups of people and is a very popular staple to enjoy when doing camping or outdoor activities. When the cooking is done, the stones are taken out first and given to all boodog eaters which are then used to rub between their palms while they are still warm and greasy and it is believed that this ritual will boost stamina and eliminate fatigue.