Qurt is a food made from dairy products.
It is very salty and often is dissolved in kumis (a beverage made from sour mare milk) or in water before being consumed. It is considered an excellent source of calcium, so mothers often give their babies small pieces of it.
Qurt can be eaten in very different ways: given the scarcity of milk during the winter, it is eaten like a snack or added to soups or meat stews.