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Suutei Tsai

Name: Suutei Tsai
Cuisine: Mongolian
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups milk (preferably from yak or cow); 2 teaspoons green tea leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Suutei Tsai is a traditional Mongolian tea made with milk, salt, and sometimes butter, known for its savory and warming qualities. This beverage is a staple in Mongolian households, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle and reliance on dairy products in the harsh climate.

5 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Mongolian70%

Chinese30%

Ingredients

water
4 cups
milk (preferably from yak or cow)
2 cups
green tea leaves
2 teaspoons
salt
1/2 teaspoon
butter (optional)
1 tablespoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the pastoral nomadic traditions of Mongolia, Suutei Tsai evolved as a nourishing and hydrating drink essential for survival in the vast steppes and cold weather.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Mongolian70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling steeping simmering straining

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