ReceptnaptárAyran (Tatar yoghurt drink) with mint and cucumber
Ayran is the cold, salted yoghurt drink of the Turkic and Tatar peoples, an excellent thirst-quencher on hot summer days. Simple, refreshing, tangy. It is also offered with heavy meat and dough dishes.
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Method
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- Whisk the yoghurt with the water until smooth.
- Season with salt.
- Grate the cucumber, squeeze it out and add.
- Scatter in chopped mint or dill.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve cold with ice.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Thin the yoghurt with water; with sparkling water it is frothier.
- Serve cold.
- Salt carefully, to taste.
Frequently asked questions
With sugar?
Traditionally it is salty, not sweet.
How long does it keep?
2 days in the fridge.
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