Himalayan Dog Chew Recipe

Mix 3 simple ingredients together to create the tastiest, most durable edible bone your dog will ever chew.🐶🧀🦴
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[@marzipanmango]

Just to let everyone know, to make the chhurpi really hard you leave it to dry for 10+ days. You can even smoke it over a fire. Also I forget if it was mentioned, but skim or 1% milk works best, as fat in the milk will make the cheese softer. This seems like a good recipe though, thank you :)

[@brittenythomas8879]

My apologies for asking but would you mind clarifying which step you mean with drying? Is this between the boards when it’s being pressed or do you mean when it’s in the dehydrator it needs to be left for 10+ days? I’m about to try this myself so I’m still new haha

[@marthaross6301]

The milk fat answer was exactly what I wanted to know about- as I make yogurt and paneer Thanks

[@tiannadowney6843]

Is 3.25% good?

[@Star-vg7ix]

Thanks!

[@IlIlllIIIllIlIIII]

@@brittenythomas8879 I *think* they were referring to the drying method that does not make use of the dehydrator. Which by the way would be equivalent to just leaving the chews a bit longer in the dehydrator I guess.

[@MsSoozy]

...and just like that you got the best treats ever!!

[@janesheridan5632]

Thank you for the recipe and tutorial....

[@Olive-cp4nu]

I looove these!

[@Lauren_K]

Such a well made video

[@sunshinenn3067]

This is the way Indian paneer is made!!!!! Wow!!

[@shelbylamothe8833]

I actually wondered about that. I had an Indian lady at the grocery store one time tell me you could make it with cottage cheese but I never tried. I love paneer!

[@darminonburg3248]

Soooo simple! I’m totally making this for my dog!

[@Blessed07055]

Simple 😳

[@janiceemory6800]

That’s awesome thank you

[@PAWDEGA]

The first batch didn't turn out so great but we will be trying our second one soon! Thank you so much for this awesome idea, never would've thought it's so easy to make them!

[@simonasvobodova1567]

Did you tried the second ?

[@sararedgt]

@rawstruck did you try again yet? How did it go?

[@isaacmartinez442]

If you tried it again let us know!

[@diverandadiveranda9910]

Great video

[@marymadalenem2351]

Great video!!!

[@robinworlify]

I had bought cheese curds answers makes it with turmeric in it and some ginger and then they make some also with spirulina so I'll add some of those ingredients up the antioxidants and the healthiness of those

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@aylicialiong5442]

Hi Robin, can i know how much turmeric and ginger you put in? Thanks

[@ediewall6360]

A godsend!! Can’t wait to try it out with the pack

[@Blackcoffee765]

thank you so much for this 👍🙏

[@kimizo966]

Very helpful. Instantly subscribed your channel! 👍

[@u2md]

Jutro spróbuję zrobić

[@schnutz74]

A tofu press works great for this recipe. You can make thin or thick. I highly recommend.

[@danenefoote1244]

Just curious-how did they get the chews orange/rust in color? Mine have turned out pale yellow…. also-could I add a flavoring such as beef? TIA.

[@wonderscall6486]

Thank you so much ❤

[@evandeli1]

Love you for this!!!!

[@KingerlySHolt]

How do I make it so it comes out thick? Say for a bigger dog? I want these to last.

[@schnutz74]

I’m trying to make these right now. They don’t seem very thick. I wonder if you let the milk sit for a bit longer if you would get more curds?

[@friendship7798]

Its very easy to make ...even human can eat..First we extract the ghee (butter ) from milk and then make the chhurpi

[@Oppagas]

Can i use fresh milk instead?

[@AJ21733]

You can use raw goat milk to right?

[@Nature580]

Dit that mixture milk,lemon juice and salt make that cheese?

[@claudinenguyen]

How do we dot it without the dehydrator please ? thank you

[@New_Wrench]

Made this recipie 4 times now. My dog could chew through steel (I'm pretty sure). So I want to make the thicker chew. At 3:02 ther is a thinner and thicket version of the chew. The thicker version is what I'm looking for. Not once have I been able to press the cheese like that. I've used skim milk and whole milk. I'm not sure why the video chew is so orange. Pressing the chew with a 5 gallon jug of water seemed to make a harder chew but leaving it to air dry for a week seemed to make a much harder chew (due to evaporation/water loss). When pressing how to get the thicker chew and have the center NOT BE SOFT?!?!??! Do I bake them longer? Dry them longer? Roast them? I don't want to pay $22 USD for these chews from the Himalayan Dog chew company. 1 gallon of skim milk will make 1 large chew as depicted in the video.

[@llhannah9297]

Probably dry them longer. The thicker it is the longer to dry.

[@schnutz74]

I purchased a tofu press. It gives me thickness, and the length of the ones I purchase from the store. It makes 3 large chews. I’m struggling with hardness. I had I them in a dehydrator hard on the outside but still soft in the middle. So I’m going to try baking and letting sit for a lot longer to see if that helps.

[@mandeprewitt-berry3186]

This works very well with Whole milk, in case anyone was wondering. Tried it last night.

[@vforvictory888]

Won’t the whole milk make it softer?

[@belindaguzman450]

I thought whole milk was bad for dogs ?

[@kryssie1208]

Quick question tho…wouldn’t u get more curds if u used a higher fat milk instead of skim? I don’t know, just asking because I am researching home made dog treats, (busy bones to be exact) and I stumbled upon this. I can’t find a busy bone/munchy bone recipe anywhere!

[@Queserasera_LaLaLa]

Can these be microwaved to puff them?

[@DatFabric]

How much does a gallon yield

[@rachelhenderson3275]

I love this recipe and will be using it soon! What can I do with goats milk? I'm guessing the fat content would be an issue here and I wouldn't want to waste a drop. I've seen gelatin recipes but would like something that lasts much longer and I could make in bulk since my pooch is not too huge on drinking milk in general.

[@schilling3003]

Stop giving your pooch milk to begin with! Dogs generally cannot digest lactose!

[@TashasTouch]

Thanks

[@richardross119]

Can you use the liquid waste for anything?

[@MrAlexthe6]

Have you tried making flavored ones like strawberry or peanut butter?

[@tiannadowney6843]

Is 3.25% good?

[@daisymorales9947]

Can I add bacon pieces to it?

[@rizzapaeste1114]

What's the shelf life of this?

[@alexandrarodriguez4545]

I'm really not sure dogs can't eat salt lime nor lemon juice but it's ok to eat in small ocasions so thank you far the dog treat recipie.

[@arimland8365]

could you use goats milk instead of regular milk?

[@ritvizparab8275]

For those that dont know, it is a paneer recipe except for the squeezing part. My mom makes paneer very often.

[@studywithme242]

No these aren't! Churpi is very very hard and is different than soft paneer! And all cheese recipe being from coagulating milk but later they modify into different techniques !

[@Simonarona]

Thank you so much for this- I’m gonna try today. I am wondering if it works just as well with goat’s milk?

[@claireemptage3028]

Yes.. Just as good with goats milk and better for your dog.

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@claireemptage3028 @Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@heidijohnson21]

Ty Rodney! Question? Would full fat milk have more curds just curious! Ty for sharing

[@KingBruceLee]

Full fat=softer. More far content will yield softer chew. For hard chewers, use 0% milk.

[@rgsenerman]

You're supposed to use skim milk (which is 1%), that's what Rodney says.

[@nishabijoy7987]

I had bought a packet of the himalayan yak chewsticks from a pet store, but my Shihtzu didn't even taste them as they were hard as rock. Is there any way to soften the store bought chewstik it so that he atleast gives it a try?

[@Icy_Wolfie]

I heard Microwaving it works well for commercially sold ones? You should soak it in warm water for about 5 minutes ahead of time as well it should turn kinda puffy

[@kaya1057]

Can I chew this tho???

[@Gunzee]

Been making paneer for years so used to these steps. How would you make a thick piece? Say 2x2 inch or 3x3? About pressure, can you apply too much? I've got a vice so could place it in there.

[@user-jd8jx5fe6r]

you could collect and let the cheese stay within a smaller area of the cloth and make a knot then put the pressure over it so it remains thick pardon the english

[@helpfulnatural]

Well that's certainly a labor of love. :-) My dog loves cheese so I'll give it a go. :D

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@billballaro6039]

Did as recipe showed. Got very little curd yeald

[@SparklyUnicornDesi]

Could i add things to this? Chunks of jerky, peanut butter, fruit pieces, etc or would it mess it up?

[@daisymorales9947]

I’m wondering this as well. Did you try it to see if it messed it up?

[@SparklyUnicornDesi]

@@daisymorales9947 ah no sorry. My puppy out grew cheese chews before i ever got to it. He eats them in like 10 mins lmao

[@kittyhoward1955]

Such a genius idea! Quick question, would this be suitable for a puppy once their adult teeth are in fully? Mine is 6 months and needs stuff to chew but I don't wanna hurt her! x

[@claireemptage3028]

Perfect!

[@rachel9644]

My pup is 6 months old too and has full set of new teeth. And dw they won't hurt ur pup's teeth. Infact they will enjoy chewing on it for hours.

[@KevenBraegger]

Isn't lime juice toxic to dogs?

[@kathischmid4173]

Can you make yak chews with coco milk? My dog is allergic to animal proteine (other than fish) and I am looking for a DIY dog chew for cleaning her teeth. Thanks!

[@AndrewH76251]

A dog allergic to animal protein? Absurd. Is it possible your veterinarian is vegan and unjustly trying to project their belief upon a poor canine? Dogs MUST have animal protein to thrive! Cats require 100% animal protein ! Humans that eat animal protein like a wolf tend to thrive. Humans who don’t eat animal protein tend to look and act like prey.

[@5dkamath5]

This is just the usual North Indian paneer recipe!

[@nats8331]

Can be made with an alternative milk? For example, any nut milk like cashew milk?

[@AndrewH76251]

Why? Dogs are dogs. They are not Vegans or some similar human imposed construct.

[@Ardraline]

Made this and my dog absolutely loved it - but it wasn't a very long lasting chew. The way I shaped/cut made 3 fairly thick chews, which was about the size I would normally buy at the store. However, they didn't last longer than about 6 minutes each. The ones I buy from the store are usually much longer. They appeared to be fully dry - is there a reason it might not have taken her long or a way to make these a longer chew?

[@rachel9644]

Let them dry for around 10 days. They will get harder.

[@debrastover562]

​@@rachel9644 how to dry ? In baggie on the counter in container?

[@rachel9644]

@@debrastover562 just over the counter or under the sun is best. But I have realised these homemade ones don't last u long. I have a German shepherd. And despite drying them for 10 days or more, he finished it within 2 min💀

[@gear2754]

Can I do normal salt or sea salt instead of Himalayan salt?

[@NoName-zu2yr]

probably

[@vanguard1313]

These are great chews but my dog broke a tooth on one of these. They are extremely hard almost bone hard. So needless to say he doesnt get them anymore. Is there anyway to make these so there not as hard as originally designed?

[@angelinabrowning5943]

Use whole milk. The fat content will make them softer.

[@amberhof2404]

Microwave them.

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@gengholic]

When you make them at home, dont dry them out for as long or dry to your desired hardness

[@shayesteh129]

👌🐶

[@jillianahrens8049]

So even after 30 hours in the dehydrator the inside of my thicker chews is curds. Suggestions?

[@claireemptage3028]

I dry I'm my oven over night

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@claireemptage3028 @Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@joshuamcfatter392]

Can someone help me figure out what I did wrong? I never stop stirring, the milk took over a hour to boil, and it was burnt at 164F, well before it ever reached boiling point. I just don’t understand. I never stopped stirring along the bottom. Why it take so long to boil and then it burn before it could even boil?

[@Noneyaaaa123]

The milk goes on medium heat once the steam starts to rise from the milk you increase the heat slowly till it starts to boil , add your lemon or lime juice

[@harish8231]

do we have to microwave it, is there any other option, or else can we stop proocess at applying pressure and cutting into pieces and directly feeding without microoven it

[@rgsenerman]

Nobody said to put it in a microwave. You put it in an oven and let then let it sit out to dry or put it in a dehydrator.

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@rgsenerman @Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@rgsenerman]

@@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287 let it sit out until it dries

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@rgsenerman On same paper or I use any other thing for sitting it on??

[@rgsenerman]

@@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287 I would use wax or parchment paper so it doesn't stick

[@charleneloh525]

Can i add apple cider vinegar instead?

[@rgsenerman]

Yes

[@okInspiration]

Isn't salt unhealthy for dogs? I have two dogs American bully and german shepherd. Is it sufficient for american bully?

[@AndrewH76251]

Really ? All animals and humans need salt to survive. This is basic as using a hand powered can opener. You are joking right?

[@okInspiration]

@@AndrewH76251 That was a question. Didn't you notice "question marks"?

[@briantheophiwilliams]

HI can someone help me regarding the salt,,,, is it ok for furry babies? btw loved the recipe

[@rosannafrith]

I believe they are using Himalayan salt which is very high in minerals compared to normal salt. Healthier for humans and dogs. In moderation it is okay just don’t over do it! And always make sure there is a water supply available 😊

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@rosannafrith I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@AndrewH76251]

All living animals including humans need salt to survive ! They are furry animals, not human babies!

[@susansadler471]

I feed my dog raw, can I pour a bit of the whey over her food? Is it good for her?

[@anastasiasdogaddictiongr1291]

I did with mine! Whay is packed with protein and a if you have plants you can use some on them too!

[@rachandade]

Yes, it is good for them.

[@tapankarambelkar9257]

Awesome recipe, any alternative to using a dehydrator?

[@rgsenerman]

Just let them hang upside down and dry for a couple of days

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@rgsenerman @Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@marissaagustina3333]

Hi sorry I just want to confirm “set oven to 150 degrees fahrenheit”? Is it really Fahrenheit or you mean Celcius?

[@mapetitefifi8934]

I just checked that out too, it is 150 Fahrenheit and 65 celsius :)

[@canecorsotv8717]

halaldi🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@jonna203]

Also I have a tofu press I think They would work

[@f15avionicsman2008]

Tofu press works the best (that I've tried so far)!! And I use a dehydrator at 130 for a day or two until I can't see the dense undried section in the middle) any higher and it burns

[@Emma-fe6yt]

@@f15avionicsman2008 are you making them pretty thick? Like the larger sized ones at the store. I am not getting them to thoroughly dry all the way through, so they just aren't as hard as the ones you can buy

[@Chelsea_and_Erica]

How do I store this? In freezer or just outside ok?

[@bob_009]

This is called churpi ..it’s hardened cheese.. it’s used for human consumption here…surprising to find such an alternative too😅

[@Michelle-mb4qn]

Wow wish there was someway to use Keffir but the boiling the milk and dehydrater would wipe out the benefits of Keffir

[@rosyc3706]

Mine turned into mold not sure what went wrong

[@anastasiasdogaddictiongr1291]

They probably weren't dry enough, I have had one of mine for months(at room temperature) and it's still good

[@lrktaggart]

I tried with goat's milk and got no curds at all. Where did I go wrong?

[@rozadilan9400]

I had the same problem but then I added more lemon and the curds started to appear!

[@claireemptage3028]

Also try heating milk up more after lemon/lime juice added

[@FuquaRomeo]

I've had these suckers dehydrating for 18 hours and they still aren't hard. Maybe I didn't press enough moisture out??? I had 20lbs on them for 4 hours. I don't really know what I could do differently. ...Next time I'll do even more weight for 8 hours - then move to the dehydrator. Frustrating though.

[@vince4073]

Hi I tried five times with 3.25%milk& silk milk individually. After I heated collected cheese in the oven/air fryer/dehydrator, they all dried with lots of air inside, the dog just eat them in one minutes. How could we harden them like a real yak chew in the film? Thank you very much!

[@jillianahrens8049]

Use skim milk

[@vince4073]

@@jillianahrens8049 thank you very much!

[@AnaGNunez]

@@jillianahrens8049 and add a lot of pressure for longer time

[@kenzamandri5960]

@@AnaGNunez hello! I tried it yesterday i applied pressure and left it for more than 14hours but the curds didn't harden up yet. What would you recommend ? Thank you

[@StandUpForChildrenToday]

I can't see this turning that colour after 4-6 hours. Something doesn't add up 🤔

[@user-ic1wd1qk8h]

is normal salt really ok? do i need to use Himarlaya salt or just normal salt?

[@geewiz8253]

Himalayan salt has more natural minerals, I believe

[@estefanyrial5185]

you need to use himarlaya salt

[@erikanagaki9929]

nope- use normal salt

[@claireemptage3028]

Himalayan salt is full of extra minerals which basic salt doesn't have

[@erikanagaki9929]

@@claireemptage3028 those minerals are in a very low %. In order for this minerals in the salt to make any sort of impact to your body you would have to eat more than a cup of this salt a day and the recomended sodium consumption per person is less than a teaspoon... if your goal is getting those extra minerals in your Body, just buy vitamins... wont hurt your wallet or damage your body 👋

[@diamondeddington1191]

Can I use cottage cheese and still make dog chew

[@user-jd8jx5fe6r]

yes tho skimmed milk works best to make it hard enough

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@@user-jd8jx5fe6r I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@user-jd8jx5fe6r]

@@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287 you can freeze them for weeks until they dry or keep enough weights over the blocks for days until it loses all the water n becomes hard enough

[@MonsterGames735]

I just read that lemon and limes are bad for dogs?

[@lisaleo6248]

Why Skim milk? Wouldn't regular milk make more curds???

[@KingBruceLee]

Skim milk=tougher. Use 0% for hard chewers, lasts longer and will have darker yellowish color. More fat will make the bone crumble more, for smaller dogs and lighter chewers.

[@lisaleo6248]

@@KingBruceLee ahh, ok, thank you for the info!

[@criciaperez9703]

@@KingBruceLee can i use goat's milk

[@dayalsingh9280]

You can also sun dry it for 7 days

[@geewiz8253]

What are the nutritional facts on these? Roughly? Hope I can do these one day! 🧀 👍

[@user-jd8jx5fe6r]

check the nutrition for paneer that's basically the same

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@lemagreengreen]

These need to dry for a lot longer to be as hard as the commercial ones

[@mandydeane5824]

Can you make it with goats milk?

[@rookieduckies1694]

Cows milk/dairy is bad for dogs - they do not produce the enzymes in their stomachs to breack down the milk. Goat milk is fine/much better for dogs though - would this recipe work with goat milk too?

[@katpui99]

Mine didn’t come out looking as hard as your cheese or with color. I pressed it overnight .. even after the oven, they were very pale. Hmmm.

[@FuquaRomeo]

Mine where milky white until I had them in the dehydrator over night. And even now they are still soft (after 18 hours).

[@prashantkulthia5542]

Ohhh and btw chhurpi is chewed by humans also, it is actually very famous

[@debbiemcqueen2865]

I'VE MADE IT TWICE NOW , NEITHER ONE IS THE GOLDEN COLOR YOURS IS,HOWS COME?

[@FuquaRomeo]

Mine were milky white until I had them in the dehydrator over night. But, they are still soft in the middle - even after 18 hours in 150 degrees.

[@danenefoote1244]

I don’t have a clue, Debbie. I’m sorry I can’t be any more help but maybe Romero is correct-the drier they are-more coloring???

[@JohnnyASan]

I think I’ve finally figured it out. Still need to test the theory, but mine have been MUCH thicker than the one in this video. I think that’s the difference. Don’t be afraid to split up the curds into separate batches.

[@Riva2025]

Can I just skip some steps and start out with cottage cheese or ricotta? I'm lazy.

[@greeneyes6311]

Did you try it with premade cottage/ricotta cheese? While watching the video, I realized the beginning cheese recipe is the same as the cottage cheese recipe I made a few months ago, although I used whole milk. It was delicious but yeah, I'm a bit lazy and busy so think your idea is a great one!

[@AliceRosalie13]

Does anyone have an idea of what to do with the remaining milk/lemon juice mixture? It would like to avoid just throwing it away 😓 Either way, I will definitely try this recipe, since this product is hilariously expensive in our country 😅

[@senapark0601]

Apparently, it's good for your skin.

[@jennifervegh4694]

Add it to your dog's food

[@pradeepalhan]

The leftover is popularly called as whey protein .. so it is very nutritious and you can use it to knead your dough, it does add a bit of sweetness though. One can also use it in place of water when making any curry/gravy based item.

[@maryblack5880]

You can make a Norwegian whey cheese called mysost.

[@elisem1912]

I'm 2 years too late but it would be great to add in a pizza dough recipe

[@jonna203]

I pressed mine in fridge for 3 days didn't look yellow like they at all.im drying the rest of the way in oven 170 for 40 we will see

[@dnyaneshwarkerwadikar8287]

@Invalid Characters I don't have a dehydrator or a oven what should I do Or I need to purchase that chews or there will any way instead of oven and dehydrator

[@ArturoGonzalez-yh3bh]

Hello, I have been waiting for one complete day and it is still white. Did it work for you drying them in the oven ?

[@harish8231]

Dogs shouldn't be eating salt right

[@anastasiasdogaddictiongr1291]

It's not a lot, kibble and comersial dog treats have more than this chew

[@Ahairinthegate]

one teaspoon in 4 litres of milk is next to no salt. the chews don't taste at all salty.

[@AndrewH76251]

All animals need salt to survive. Just like humans. Animals will travel great distance to find a salt lick. Humans fought wars over salt. It is a necessary nutrient for survival.

[@KingerlySHolt]

So I putting mine in the oven even if it’s not that yellow color… can someone confirm? I left it out for more than 6 hours, over night actually, and it’s white af lol

[@fwf-funwithfabby]

Ad turmeric little

[@sweetsendaedreamr]

cream cheese chewie .. okay. ty

[@coolsnk1]

This looks fun to make but my dog is allergic to dairy

[@melmel472]

Use skim lactaid milk

[@shainasmith6398]

Use goat milk - that's what we use for our dog who is also allergic to dairy.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

Awesome video, I wondered how these were made. My Situation: 1 gallon of milk makes 3 chews according to the video. In Hawaii, 1 gallon of skim milk is 5.59 and the lemon or lime is negligible. Let's say $6 total. That still comes out at $2 per chew which is the same price as Amazon. What makes it worth the extra work? It doesnt seem worth it to me in this situation.

[@borgi9690]

At least you know where the product is coming from...and will know for sure that additives/preservatives weren't added in

[@KingBruceLee]

Use vinegar instead of lime juice. Cheaper, same result.

[@MawButton411]

Can you add a link to the ones on Amazon? The ones I see are so expensive. Thank you.

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@KingBruceLee yes the milk is still pricey for the yield and work

[@thebestthingthatneverhappe6729]

@@MawButton411 it's the smallest ones that average 2 per chew

[@Ida-Adriana]

Salt is not good for dogs but otherwise great recipe.

[@risenshine2783]

Goats milk is the closest to dogs own milk so you can use this without worrying about too much lactose