🥛 Ayran (salted yogurt drink)
Ayran, called laban in much of the Arab world, is a cold drink of yogurt whisked with water and a pinch of salt until frothy. Some versions add dried or fresh mint. It is thin, tangy and refreshing, and it is drunk with grilled meats, kebabs, rice dishes and pastries, especially in hot weather.
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What it is made of
Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g plain yogurt
- 250 ml cold water
- ¼ tsp salt
- A pinch of dried mint (optional)
- Ice cubes
Method
- Put the yogurt, water and salt in a jug or blender.
- Whisk or blend for 30 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Pour over ice and sprinkle with mint.
How to make it lighter
- Use low-fat yogurt for a lighter glass.
- Add more water and ice: a thinner ayran is still refreshing.
- A glass of ayran is a lighter partner to grilled meat than sweet soft drinks.
History
Salted yogurt drinks are drunk across Turkey, the Levant, Iran and Central Asia, and ayran is often described as Turkey's national drink. Today it is sold everywhere, from street kebab stalls to supermarkets.
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Values are estimates per 100 g for a typical recipe; home and restaurant versions vary. Diets and allergens are worked out from the ingredients of a typical recipe — always check with whoever cooked the dish. Not medical advice. Nutrition data: Me Nutrition dish database v13. How we count →