Yak Jerky

Yak jerky is made from Tibetan yak beef, air-dried to concentrate flavour. It is high in protein and low in fat, with a chewy texture and a lingering sweetness.

The yak has been central to Tibetan pastoral life for millennia. Herders developed air-drying techniques to preserve meat in the high-altitude environment, and the craft has been passed down through generations.

Eaten as a snack by tearing strips by hand, often paired with Tibetan butter tea. A popular purchase at shops in the Jiuzhaigou scenic area.

Sourced from free-range yaks grazed above 4,000 metres, the meat is deep red with bold muscle fibres, combining high-altitude flavour with abundant nutrition.