She's ben invited to a yak-themed party....
July 11, 2007 11:32 AM Subscribe
Is there a way to procure yak milk in the United States?
A local source in New York City would be ideal, but if the milk producer ships to the United States it doesn't matter.
I am asking on behalf of a friend who would like to make Tibetan butter tea.
A local source in New York City would be ideal, but if the milk producer ships to the United States it doesn't matter.
I am asking on behalf of a friend who would like to make Tibetan butter tea.
Best answer: Buy a yak?
In all seriousness, though, is there some kind of Nepalese community in NYC? What about calling nepalese restaurants and asking? (There has to be somewhere to get Nepalese food, right? I mean, it's New York freaking City!)
posted by chrisamiller at 12:03 PM on July 11, 2007
In all seriousness, though, is there some kind of Nepalese community in NYC? What about calling nepalese restaurants and asking? (There has to be somewhere to get Nepalese food, right? I mean, it's New York freaking City!)
posted by chrisamiller at 12:03 PM on July 11, 2007
My local Tibetan restaurant in SLC has these Cheese Momo's that come with a Yak Yogurt dipping sauce (it might be Yak Cheese too, but I'm not totally sure). Honestly, it is the bomb. I order it every time I go. You'd be a hit if you rolled up with a large take out order of these. And if I can get it in Salt Lake City, I'm sure you can get it in New York. You NYer's are really stretching for party themes these days.
posted by trbrts at 1:38 PM on July 11, 2007
posted by trbrts at 1:38 PM on July 11, 2007
Response by poster: Pictureyellow, that's not my LJ post, but it is hers! The internet is a very small world, huh?
Mdonley, she has actually spoken with someone affiliated with that brand of yak cheese, but no luck on finding yak milk.
The quest is for yak MILK specifically, not cheese or yogurt. Perhaps the real question should be is yak milk even available here in the US? Alas, it is not possible to house a yak in a New York City apartment.
posted by min at 1:47 PM on July 11, 2007
Mdonley, she has actually spoken with someone affiliated with that brand of yak cheese, but no luck on finding yak milk.
The quest is for yak MILK specifically, not cheese or yogurt. Perhaps the real question should be is yak milk even available here in the US? Alas, it is not possible to house a yak in a New York City apartment.
posted by min at 1:47 PM on July 11, 2007
Best answer: Is yak butter acceptable? Because I've seen yak ghee in more than a few Indian groceries.
posted by klangklangston at 2:17 PM on July 11, 2007
posted by klangklangston at 2:17 PM on July 11, 2007
Apparently some people do raise them in the US
http://www.thegreenbayyakkers.com/
http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M12203
but most US farmers seem to focus on meat
posted by melissam at 3:17 PM on July 11, 2007
http://www.thegreenbayyakkers.com/
http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M12203
but most US farmers seem to focus on meat
posted by melissam at 3:17 PM on July 11, 2007
too funny. i'm pictureyellow in both internet worlds, if you so inclined :)
posted by pictureyellow at 4:58 PM on July 11, 2007
posted by pictureyellow at 4:58 PM on July 11, 2007
I thought I was invited to a goat-themed party once. That's when I learned I'm dyslexic.
posted by chudmonkey at 11:01 PM on July 11, 2007
posted by chudmonkey at 11:01 PM on July 11, 2007
This thread is closed to new comments.
Also, I just realized there is a typo in the title, drat! Obviously that should read "been" not "ben".
posted by min at 11:43 AM on July 11, 2007