Mongolian Dishes
Buuz
Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned minced mutton or beef and onion, pinched into a distinctive pleated shape.
Khuushuur
Flat, crescent-shaped pastries filled with seasoned minced meat and deep-fried until golden and crisp.
Khorkhog
Mutton slow-cooked in a sealed pot with hot stones, potatoes and carrots, an ancient method still used for celebrations.
Tsuivan
Hand-torn steamed noodles stir-fried with mutton and vegetables, a filling everyday Mongolian noodle dish.
Guriltai Shul
A warming noodle soup of mutton, hand-cut noodles and root vegetables in a simple, hearty broth.
Bansh
Small bite-sized dumplings filled with minced meat, served either in a light broth or plain with a dab of yogurt.
Mongolian Yak Cheese
A firm, tangy cheese made from yak milk, traditionally dried in the sun.
Mongolian Airag
A mildly alcoholic fermented mare's milk drink, tangy and slightly fizzy.
Tsutgan
A traditional Mongolian sausage made from sheep intestine stuffed with blood, fat, and seasoning.
Bantan
A thick, warming flour soup with meat and torn dough pieces, a traditional Mongolian comfort food.
Boortsog
Small pieces of fried dough, crisp outside and soft within, eaten as a snack or alongside milk tea.
Orom
Thick, rich clotted cream skimmed from boiled milk, a prized Mongolian dairy treat.
Suutei Tsai
A savory milk tea made with brick tea, milk and a pinch of salt, drunk throughout the day across Mongolian households.
Tarag
A traditional Mongolian fermented yogurt drink, tangy and refreshing.
Tsagaan Idee
A general term for Mongolia's traditional white dairy foods, including dried curds and clotted cream.
Mongolian Milk Vodka
A traditional distilled dairy spirit made from fermented mare's milk.
Ul Boov
Stacked layers of decorative, boot-sole-shaped fried cookies, a ceremonial Mongolian treat.
Guriltai Budaa
Mongolian rice stir-fried with meat and vegetables, a simple and filling everyday dish.
Byaslag
A simple, firm homemade cheese made from cow's milk, often eaten fresh.
Aaruul
Dried curds of fermented milk, pressed into hard, chewy pieces and dried in the sun.
Boodog
A whole goat or marmot cooked from the inside with hot stones, a dramatic traditional Mongolian preparation.
Mongolian Buuz Vegetable
Steamed dumplings filled with cabbage, carrot, and onion, a meatless variation of the classic buuz.
Guriltai Huurga
Stir-fried noodles with mutton and vegetables, a hearty everyday Mongolian dish.
Khailmag
A sweet, roasted flour paste with butter and sugar, a traditional Mongolian treat.
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