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Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink)
Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink) is a cold, savory, and refreshing yogurt-based beverage widely popular in Turkey as well as in Turkic countries, the Middle East, and the Balkans.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
- 500 ml cold water
- 500 g Greek yogurt or plain natural yogurt
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the yogurt in a large jug along with the salt and most of the cold water.
- Depending on the thickness of the yogurt, and also how thick you want your drink, you might need to adjust the amount of water stated in the recipe.
- Mix well until there are no lumps, and the salt is totally dissolved.
- Add some ice cubes if you want it extra cold and refreshing.
- Serve in a glass or a pitcher and garnish with fresh mint leaves for extra freshness.
- For extra foamy and creamy ayran, you can use a blender or a stick blender. All you need to do is to place water, yogurt, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
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Notes
- Depending on the thickness of the yogurt, and also how thick you want your drink, you might need to adjust the amount of water stated in the recipe.
- You can use sparkling water for a different Ayran drinking experience!
- For an extra foamy and creamy Turkish Ayran drink, you can use a blender or a stick blender.
- If you have any leftover Ayran, place it in a jug, cover it, and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days. When you want to drink it again, give it a good stir and serve it in a glass.
- If your ayran didn't turn up creamy, flavorsome, and thick, simply add more yogurt and mix until it dissolved. Have a taste and add more if needed. Also, add some more salt as it also affects the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.