• Yak butter

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    In an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Shep Gordon discussed his experience cooking for His Holiness, which included using yak butter. Gordon explained that yak, a cross between a goat and a cow, is a staple in Tibet due to the lack of vegetables. The Tibetans use yak for various products such as yak stew, milk, butter, cheese, and the popular yak tea. Although obtaining yak butter was challenging—it came with a very strong odor—it was important for creating an authentic Tibetan meal for His Holiness 1.

    For more details, you can listen to the episode featuring Shep Gordon: "Cooking for His Holiness" on The Tim Ferriss Show.

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