What do the mongols eat?

Staple foods:

* Milk products: Mongolians traditionally drink horse milk fresh or fermented into airag, a lightly alcoholic drink. They also make dried yoghurts and cheeses, and curds in the form of a thick cottage cheese.

* Meat: Mongolians eat a lot of meat, especially lamb and mutton. Beef and horse meat are also popular, as well as goat and camel meat.

* Noodles: Noodles are the staple of everyday meals, usually served as noodle soups (guriltai shul) with broth, meat, vegetables, and spices.

* Dumplings: Dumplings (buuz or bansh) are similar to Chinese baozi and usually filled with meat such as lamb, beef, or mutton. They can be served boiled, steamed, or fried.

Other popular dishes:

* Khuushuur: A type of fried dumpling filled with meat, cabbage, and onion, served with tomato sauce.

* Borts: Mongolian soups, usually made with meat, vegetables, and noodles, and often served with a dollop of sour cream.

* Tsai: Stir-fried meat, vegetables, and/or noodles, usually cooked in a wok.

* Gur: Fried liver and offal, usually eaten as a snack.

* Ul boov: A type of Mongolian pizza made with yeast dough and topped with meat, vegetables, and cheese.

Desserts:

* Boortsog: A type of fried cookie, usually made with butter, flour, and sugar, and often flavored with vanilla, raisins, or nuts.

* Airag: Fermented horse milk that has a slightly alcoholic taste.

* Mongolian sweet tea: A type of milky tea made with black tea, milk, and sugar, often salted and sometimes flavored with spices like cardamom or cinnamon.

Drinks:

* Airag: Fermented mare's milk (airag) is the national drink and alcoholic beverage of Mongolia, and is typically drunk fresh.

* Vodka: Vodka is a popular drink in Mongolia, and is usually distilled from wheat or barley.

* Beer: Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage in Mongolia. Locally brewed brands are popular, as well as imported brands from Russia and China.