If you have a hankering for kumis (airag), you can make an acceptable substitute with equal parts vodka, 7-up, and cottage cheese. Not as bad as it sounds - though odd for western palates.
And the felt they make is from sheep and is a pretty cool process.
The Mongols and their history have been a study of mine for many years.
The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
