Chhurpi

Churpi or yak cheese is a product that we make from yak’s milk. Nepal is the primary producer of yak cheese. However, people also consume it in the Himalayan regions as well as countries such as Bhutan, India, Pakistan, and China. Also known as durkha, people use it to make delicious dog chews. Chhurpi is either prepared in a local dairy or at home from buttermilk. To make this incredible cheese, initially, the makers boil the buttermilk and then they separate the leftover solid mass from the liquid. Then they wrap and hang it in a thin cloth to drain out the water. Another amazing fact is that you can eat chhurpi cheese for up to 20 years. The discovery of hard cheese can go back to thousands of years in the remote reaches of the Himalayas.

What is the hardest cheese in the world?

Churpi is the world’s most hardest cheese. One medium size piece of it can last for hours in our mouths. Little by little biting, chewing, gnawing, and slowly dissolving it into a delicious and filling creamy cheese. Chhurpi gradually becomes chewier the longer you gnaw at it.

What does chhurpi taste like?

Soft chhurpi tastes quite similar to natural paneer, but as it gets more harder, it loses more of it’s flavor. Hard chhurpi can take minutes or even hours to soften, but after that it tastes like a dense milky solid with a smoky flavor as it dissolves slowly.

Is churpi good for dogs?

Churpi is a 100% digestible natural food supplement. Churpi chews are totally safe for animals of all ages and breeds. In addition, its nutritional properties provide important benefits for your dog. It contains calcium which is very helpful in the development of bones and teeth.

Can humans eat yak cheese?

Yes it is completely safe for humans. Durkha is an excellent source of protein for people who live in mountain region. It is rich in vitamin A and has over 15% higher amino acids if we compare it with cow’s milk cheese. Therefore it is good for people to eat Himalayan yak cheese for controlling their diabetes and building muscle tissue

How do you eat chhurpi cheese?

Firstly, take a bite or a piece of durkha cheese and let it sit in your mouth for about 5 to 7 minutes. This is to moisten it, letting parts of it become soft, and then chew it like a gum. In this manner, a piece of churpi can last for nearly three hours.

Is churpi good for teeth?

Nepali churpi is efficient at removing plaque and tartar from mouth and keeping the gums strong. Churpi’s main ingredient, yak milk has a high percentage of protein, it also contains Omega 3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants. Therefore it gives other benefits as well.

How is churpi made?

Chhurpi is a product which people make in a local dairy or at home from buttermilk. Firstly, the makers boil the buttermilk and then they separate the leftover solid mass from the liquid. Then it is wrapped and hung in a thin cloth to drain out the water. The product is rather like the Italian ricotta, which we also make from whey.

Where is Churpi found?

Chhurpi is a traditional cottage cheese and Nepal is the primary producer of yak cheese. People consume it in the Himalayan regions as well as countries such as Bhutan, India, Pakistan, and China. You can also find it in different hilly regions of India including Sikkim, Darjeeling, Ladakh, etc.

You can make amazing dishes from this cheese. Check out my recipes of Churpi ko Achar and Churpi Cheese! They are healthy and easy to make.