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Qinghai yogurt 青海老酸奶
The yogurt is creamy and distinctly sour, sometimes with a firmer surface layer. Sweetening changes the balance quickly.
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Menyuan milk skin 门源奶皮
The texture is richer and denser than yogurt, with a creamy dairy flavor and a possible slight chew. Sweetness depends on whether sugar is added.
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Sweet fermented barley 甜醅
Soft, moist grains retain a little chew and a gently fermented aroma. The flavor is distinct from both yogurt and plain sweet porridge.
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Sweet Fermented Highland Barley 青稞甜醅
Sweet Fermented Highland Barley (青稞甜醅) is a grain snack made in Huzhu (互助). Local maker Sheng Guilan (盛桂兰) describes a version in which cooked barley ferments in a sealed jar for three to five days.
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Tibetan Yogurt 酸奶
Tibetan Yogurt (酸奶) is listed among the local specialties of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. The name includes 酸奶 (cultured milk).
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Zekog Yogurt 泽库酸奶
Zekog Yogurt (泽库酸奶) is listed among the local specialties of Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. The name includes 酸奶 (cultured milk).
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Milk Skin 奶皮
Milk Skin (奶皮) is listed among the local specialties of Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. It is grouped here with sweets & desserts; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Xinghai Yogurt 兴海酸奶
Xinghai Yogurt (兴海酸奶) is listed among the local specialties of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. The name includes 酸奶 (cultured milk).
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Yak Milk Yogurt 牦牛酸奶
Yak Milk Yogurt (牦牛酸奶) from Golog (果洛) includes a thick, stretchy version made by Maerluo (玛尔洛), a dairy company based in Maqin (玛沁) at the foot of Mount Amnye Machen (阿尼玛卿).
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Chindu Yogurt 称多酸奶
Chindu Yogurt (称多酸奶) is listed among the local specialties of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. The name includes 酸奶 (cultured milk).
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Dried Cheese Curds 奶渣
Dried Cheese Curds (奶渣) is listed among the local specialties of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai. It is grouped here with sweets & desserts; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Xinjiang nut confection 玛仁糖
Expect concentrated sweetness, chewy fruit and firm nut pieces. The texture can range from soft-chewy to quite hard depending on formulation and temperature; take small bites when trying it.
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