Smoked Horse Milk (kazylyk Kymyz)

Smoked Horse Milk, known as Kazylyk Kymyz, is a traditional Kazakh beverage that is made by fermenting mare's milk and then smoking it to give it a unique flavor. This drink is not only a cultural symbol but also a source of nutrition for the Kazakh people.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Beverage Kazakh Fermented
Smoked Horse Milk (kazylyk Kymyz)

Ingredients

  • 5 liters of mare's milk
  • 1 tablespoon of traditional Kazakh starter culture (koumiss)
  • Wood chips for smoking

Instructions

  1. Pour the mare's milk into a large pot and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 100°F (37°C).
  2. Add the Kazakh starter culture to the milk and stir well to combine.
  3. Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours to allow the milk to ferment.
  4. After 24 hours, transfer the fermented milk to a smoking chamber or a smoker grill, and smoke it with wood chips for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the smoked milk from the smoker and let it cool to room temperature.
  6. Once cooled, refrigerate the smoked horse milk for at least 4 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Protein
8g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Large pot Clean cloth Smoker grill or smoking chamber

Tools

Stirring spoon Thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve the smoked horse milk chilled in traditional Kazakh bowls for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to use fresh mare's milk and maintain proper hygiene throughout the fermentation and smoking process to ensure the safety of the drink.

Cost

$20