When I think of Mongolian food, I immediately tink “BBQ” probably because that is how it is branded in the US. However, Mongolians have a rich food culture that is surprisingly (to me, at least) dairy-centric. An interesting piece in the Atlantic describes Mongolian staples like fermented mare’s milk, airag. M would be right at home there.


In what is a weird reminder that the world is small, I found your site while googling South African recipes. Saw this post, clicked (since I am in Mongolia), and discovered you have linked to my friend’s article in The Atlantic. Fab.
Love the site!