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Aksu (аксу)

A chilled, lightly salted drink made from thinned yoghurt, very refreshing. It traditionally accompanies rich dishes and is drunk mostly on hot summer days in the steppes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

65 kcal per serving

Protein
5.5 g
Carbohydrates
4 g
of which sugars
3.8 g
Fat
2 g
of which saturated fat
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the yoghurt until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the cold water while stirring, until you have a drink that is fluid but creamy.
  3. Season lightly with salt and mix again.
  4. Finely chop the dill and mint and stir them in.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and serve very cold.

Variations and tips

Cucumber version. Grate half a cucumber and stir it into the yoghurt for an even fresher drink.

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