Quroot

Quroot is a dairy product made with dehydrated plain yogurt that is combined with salt and typically shaped into small balls. Natural plain yogurt is added to a cheesecloth or muslin, then the liquid is squeezed out, and the resulting curd is allowed to drain for a few days until it dries out completely and becomes thick.

The dried yogurt, also known as chaka, is mixed with salt, and then shaped into small balls that are entirely coated in salt and sun-dried for about 3 days. Salty and sour, quroot is a versatile product that is commonly eaten as a savory snack and is often added to various Afghan dishes and drinks.

In Afghanistan, these salted balls are also common street food items and can be bought pre-made in many Afghan shops.