fermented milk

[brionon]

I've read that Mongols and other herders make an Alcoholic drink from fermented milk. Anyone know how it's done ?

[Cetti]

I can't find any recipe as such brionon, but there are lots of sites that deal with Mongolian drinking habits and it all stems from mare's milk - even their beer!
This is one reference:

" In summer and autumn seasons people love to drink airag or fermented mare's milk. It is kept in bag made of cow's skin or in a wooden vessel. Besides drinking airag at home, many people are fond of drinking in the companionship of a group, chatting, playing and singing folk songs".

[Pea Pod]

Kumys http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumys

[brionon]

Thank-you both for your answers. what I've done is to warm some milk with a little sugar and added wine yeast{I make wines at home from various fruits and flowers} I had not expected any result but the yeast has begun to work. If you like I'll let you know what happens,--it could take some time though.

[Pea Pod]

You could end up with people saying whats that smell. Best of luck.

[Cetti]

Yes, please let us know the result, brionon.

I'm hoping it will be more Baileys than yogurt ;-)

[brionon]

After a few hours separation occured. I mixed the solid Curd with just a drop of the Whey ,with a mixer and got a nice soft sort of cheese. No sign of Alcohol,though.