Kalmyk cuisine
Kalmyk Byoriks
Surprise your guests by making a Kalmyk version of pelmeni instead of regular ones. Incidentally, they're also fun to make with family and friends!
Kalmyk tea Jomba
This unusual tea, made with an ancient steppe recipe, will not only warm and invigorate you on a chilly morning, but will also give you strength.
Kalmyk cuisine is a unique blend of nomadic traditions, rich in meat and dairy dishes. Lamb, beef, and horse meat form the staples of the diet, often cooked over an open fire or stewed. Popular dishes include bortsok (fried flatbreads), makhan (meat soup), and Kalmyk tea with milk, salt, and butter. Dairy products such as kumys and ayran also play an important role. Kalmyk cuisine is characterized by its simplicity of preparation yet its rich flavor, reflecting the culture and history of the people. It is a culinary heritage worth experiencing!