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buuz
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“Buuz are a type of Mongolian steamed dumpling filled with meat. An example of authentic Mongolian and Buryatian cuisine, the dish is traditionally eaten at home during Tsagaan Sar, the Lunar New Year. In modern times it is also offered at restaurants and small cafes ("guanz") throughout the capital…”
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National GeographicOct 15

What I Learnt About Mongolia by Eating With its Nomadic Families

Across Mongolia’s grassland steppe, food remains closely tied to enduring nomadic traditions. From mutton-filled dumplings to fermented mare’s milk, it’s a cuisine shaped by heritage, hospitality and ...

steamed dumplings made with mutton, mountain onions, and salt

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  • Orkhon ValleyNeighborhoodcentral steppe region with vast grassland and low mountain ridges
  • buuzRestaurantsteamed dumplings made with mutton, mountain onions, and salt
  • Gorkhi Terelj National ParkSightpark with a meandering, tree-lined stream and grassy hills
  • a a ruulRestauranttraditional dried curd made from separated cow's milk curds and whey
  • khorkhogRestaurantmutton slow-cooked over hot stones
  • g a mbirRestaurantsweet, fried bread
  • a ir a gRestaurantfermented mare's milk, a distinctive traditional drink
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