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Ayran
Azerbaijan
Consumed throughout summer across Azerbaijan, Turkey, Armenia and Central Asia. The drink after khorovats and every other meat dish.
Chilled salted yogurt drink — yogurt diluted with cold water, seasoned with salt and served over ice. The universal drink of summer across the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
105 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500mlfull-fat yogurt
500mlcold water
1 tspsalt
mintoptional
iceto serve
Method
1
Blend yogurt, cold water and salt until smooth and frothy.
2
Serve in glasses over ice. Add fresh mint if desired.
Chef's Tip
The salt is essential — sweetened versions are not traditional ayran.
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