Qinghai Yogurt

Qinghai Yogurt

　　In Xining, you can find yogurt for sale in just about any supermarket, and it’s not pure white in color. You’ll also see elderly ladies by the roadside selling homemade versions. It’s only after you’ve tried it that you realize yogurt can taste like this.

　　　　Qinghai yogurt is different from the yogurt found inland—here, it’s so thick you need a spoon to eat it, topped with a thick layer of cream skin. Its rich, tender flavor is truly extraordinary. You can sample it at the snack alleys in Xining, but to truly enjoy the “gourmet-level” version, you’ll need to venture deep into the pastoral areas and discover it in herders’ homes... Additionally, there’s milk tea, churra (a type of dried curd), and butter, all must-try delights when you’re in Qinghai. Even more special is the fact that these aren’t palace delicacies, but everyday foods enjoyed by ordinary folks.