Description
A cold drink made by vigorously whisking plain yogurt with water and salt, perfectly resetting the greasiness of Turkish cuisine.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Plain yogurt(Unsweetened)
- Cold water
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Put tart Turkish-style plain yogurt (unsweetened) in a deep bowl (or blender).
- Add an equal to slightly larger amount of cold water and a suitable amount of salt.
- Whisk vigorously for several minutes using a whisk (or hand mixer, or a special ayran dispenser) until a creamy, thick foam (köpük) mounds on the surface. Serve in an ice-filled glass (or traditional copper mug).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Yogurt acidity and saltiness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Greek yogurt, Salt, Sparkling water (for slight fizz)
Pairing
Various Kebabs and Pide
Trivia
[For Everyone] Born from nomadic wisdom to replenish salt and water in hot summers. Salty yogurt surprises Japanese people, but paired with kebab, there's no going back.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drink it boldly to wash down kebab meat juices, letting the 'foam' mounded to the rim of the copper mug stick thickly to your lips!
Allergen
Dairy