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Juju Dhau
Nepal
Bhaktapur has been famous for its yogurt for centuries. The city's buffalo milk and local climate produce a yogurt unlike any other in Nepal.
King curd — thick, sweet buffalo yogurt set in clay pots from Bhaktapur. The finest yogurt in Nepal, served at every Newar celebration.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
8 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
335 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1Lbuffalo milk or whole cow's milk
3 tbspsugar
3 tbspexisting yogurt or starter
Method
1
Heat milk until just below boiling. Add sugar. Cool to 43°C. Stir in yogurt starter.
2
Pour into small clay pots. Place in a warm oven or insulated box for 8 hours.
3
Refrigerate when set.
Chef's Tip
Clay pots are essential for authentic juju dhau — the porous clay absorbs excess moisture and creates the dense texture.
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