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Ayran

A refreshing drink made from yoghurt whisked with water and a pinch of salt. Widely served in Iran as well as across the Middle East and Central Asia, it goes well with spicy meals and grilled food.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

57 kcal per serving

Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
3.3 g
of which sugars
3.3 g
Fat
1.9 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. Pour the yoghurt into a large bowl or jug and whisk it vigorously until smooth and fluid.
  2. Gradually add the cold water while continuing to whisk, until the drink is evenly blended.
  3. Season with the salt and, if you like, a pinch of crumbled dried mint.
  4. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes and serve immediately.

Variations and tips

Frothy version. Blend the ayran with a hand blender for a minute to create a light foam on the surface.

Using what's easy to find. Plain Greek yoghurt can replace traditional yoghurt; thin it with a little more water.

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Original Ecomely recipe.