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Fermentation Atlas

Bhutan

20 ferments from Bhutan, with how each is made.

20 entries listed here.

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FermentKindMain stepTemperatureSaltpH
Chhaang (Tibetan and Himalayan barley beer)Alcoholic drinks2–3 days4.1
Dahi (curd)Fermented milk8–15 h37–45 °C
DatshiCheese7 days5.2
GundrukVegetables5–10 days18–22 °C0 %6.6 → 3.71
Hard chhurpiCheese30 days5.7–6.3
Kodo ko jaanr (finger-millet jaanr; base of tongba)Alcoholic drinks2–7 days4.1
Marcha (murcha)Starters and koji2–5 days4.9–5.7
Sel rotiCereals and bread4 h
SinkiVegetables12 days – 3 months30 °C0 %6.7 → 3.3
KinemaSoy and legumes24 h – 3 days25–40 °C1 %at least 8
Phab (phap)Starters and koji5–7 days
Ara (Bhutanese grain spirit)Alcoholic drinks
ChiluMeat
KargyongMeat
KheuriMeat
Libi-ippa (Bhutan)Soy and legumes
MesuVegetables7–15 days
SatchuMeat10–15 days
Shyow / sho (Tibetan and Himalayan yoghurt)Fermented milk3.9–4
Soft chhurpi (and related somar, chhu)Fermented milk24 h – 2 days4.5

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