Traditional Food In Mongolia (What Do They Eat?)

Traditional food in Mongolia is all about warming hearty food that keeps the locals going in their vast expanses of Mongolian wilderness. Think stews that are full of flavor, meat, and calories and you have got traditional food in Mongolia in a nutshell.

Vegetables don’t feature in Mongolian food very much, it’s all about meat and dairy. Mutton, goat, beef, milk, cheese, and cream are in pretty much every dish. It’s food for survival not for taste, although it’s pretty damn yummy if you love a stew.

Khuushuur

Khuushuur is as close to a cornish pasty as any other meal could be, except that khuushuur is fried instead of being baked. Khuushuur is made by filling pastries with goat or mutton meat and then frying it.

You might find khuushuur with some vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions inside it in some places, and these versions taste just like a cornish pasty.

Khuushuur is a very available finger food and you can pick it up at any hole in the wall or eatery in Mongolia. If you’re planning on going on a long hike, then taking a few khuushuurs with you is a great way to keep your energy up.

Traditionally in Mogolia, Khuushuur is served hot and held in the hands in order to warm them and promote blood circulation.

Buuz

Buuz is a dumpling made in a Tibetan style that is hugely popular in Mongolia and considered the country’s national dish. You will find them everywhere in Mongolia, a