Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to aged Gouda in umami depth but with the lactic sharpness of young goat cheese
Coffee Analogy
Like a medium-roast Ethiopian coffee with fermented berry notes
Perfume Analogy
Recalls the animalic base notes of civet with a lactic top note
Culinary Applications
Chhurpi soupBhutanHard chhurpi is grated into hot broth as protein-rich thickener
Sukuti ko jholNepalSmoked chhurpi rehydrated in spicy gravy as meat substitute
Tsampa with chhurpiTibetSoft chhurpi mixed with roasted barley flour for high-energy trekking food