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What do Mongolians live on?
The staple food of Mongolian people is mainly meat and dairy products.

1 meat

Mongolians especially like mutton, and beef is also a common meat food. It usually cooks the whole meat until it is 60-70% ripe, and then it is torn by hand or cut into small pieces with a knife for eating. This way of eating is direct and primitive, but it is also very consistent with its eating habits and tastes.

2. Dairy products

Dairy products are another important part of Mongolian diet. They often refer to dairy products as "Chaganyide", which means white food. Dairy products include all kinds of cheese, cream and milk skin, which are common foods in Mongolian daily diet. It will also make all kinds of drinks with milk, such as milk tea, koumiss and so on. In addition to meat and dairy products, the Mongolian diet also includes some grains, such as rice and pasta, but these are usually not their staple foods.

Introduction of Mongolian special cuisine:

1, roast whole sheep

Roasting whole sheep is a traditional and unique banquet in Inner Mongolia. It is made by roasting whole sheep. Mutton is marinated with special seasoning and baked in the oven, with brown and crisp appearance and tender and soft meat. Roasting whole sheep is not only for guests, but also for VIPs. This is the traditional dish of Mongolian guests.

2. Mongolian milk tea

Mongolian milk tea is one of Mongolian characteristic foods and an indispensable drink for Mongolian herders in their daily lives. After Mongolian milk tea is boiled with tea bricks, the tea leaves are taken out and boiled in a hot kettle, then the tea leaves are taken out in a cloth bag and put into a bucket. Stir-fry millet until fragrant, then pour it into a pot to boil, and dry it repeatedly with a spoon. After the tea leaves are mixed, you can drink them.