Ayran

Name: Ayran
Ingredients: 500 ml plain yogurt; 500 ml water; 1 level teaspoon salt; 5 g fresh mint leaves; 200 g ice cubes (optional)

Beverages - Ayran by Paulica K. - Recipia

Ayran is a Turkish drink made with yogurt, water and salt, beaten until smooth and lightly frothy. The mixture comes out tangy and pourable, with a fine foam on top; adding the water gradually lets you control the consistency, from thin and easy to drink to thicker. I serve it cold, with ice. Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes. Total time: 5 minutes. Servings: 4. About 75 kcal and 4 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

500 ml plain yogurt
500 ml water
1 level teaspoon salt
5 g fresh mint leaves
200 g ice cubes (optional)

Preparation

1. Put the plain yogurt and salt in a blender or a large bowl. 2. Pour in the water in stages, blending for a few seconds after each addition, until the drink is smooth. If using a bowl, whisk it. 3. Pour into glasses, garnish with mint leaves and serve with ice or on its own.

Notes

Plain, unsweetened, unflavored yogurt keeps the salty, tangy taste; for a thicker drink, stop at 350 ml water. I don't rush pouring in the water, I add it gradually and taste before pouring in the last bit. If you've added too much salt, mix in another 50 ml water and 50 ml yogurt, then taste again. For a dairy-free version, use 500 ml plain soy yogurt and keep the water at 500 ml; the usual version contains dairy. You can serve it alongside lamb dishes. Keep it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and stir before pouring, since the water can separate from the yogurt.