Kazakh dried yogurt curds 酸奶疙瘩
Kazakh dried yogurt curds is featured among the local specialties of Xinjiang.
Small pale dried curds have a concentrated dairy flavor and a firm texture. Try a little first and ask whether the version is sour, sweet or salted.
How it is made
Milk is fermented, the curd is separated and the pieces are shaped and dried. Salt or sugar may be added, and the drying level varies.
Flavour & texture
The curds have a concentrated dairy flavor with noticeable sourness; some are chalky and hard, while others remain chewy.
Local roots & traditions
Dried yogurt curds are associated with Kazakh and wider pastoral dairy traditions in Xinjiang.
How to order Kazakh dried yogurt curds
Taste a small piece before buying a bag and ask whether that batch is plain sour, salted or sweetened.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 酸奶疙瘩 for Kazakh dried yogurt curds. Taste a small piece before buying a bag and ask whether that batch is plain sour, salted or sweetened.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.