Chauri is a word used in the Himalayas to describe a cross between a Yak and a cow. The males born are sterile, and are usually castrated and used as a work animal. A female chauri will give more milk than a Dri (a female Yak), but cost almost a third more to buy, and […]
Yak
Yak is one of the new speciality meats (along with others such as buffalo and ostrich) appearing in some American restaurants (as of 2005.) Yak are shaggy, large-horned members of the cow family that have been domesticated in the Himalayas for thousands of years. Their hair is mostly black, with white patches. The average female […]
Yak Butter Tea
Yak Butter Tea is a beverage made in Tibet and Nepal from tea and Yak Butter. Yak Butter Tea is served hot. It has a slightly salty taste and a layer of melted butter on top. It is drunk any time of day. To make Yak Butter Tea, some “chaku” (see below) is blended in […]