Home cooking attempt — Newari Khaja Set from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Newari Khaja Set from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting dried yak cheese right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The simply seasoned and clean result was rewarding once I got it right.

Newari cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley is a distinct and sophisticated subcategory. I served it with raksi grain spirit as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Newari Khaja Set yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.