Ayran
1 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
This is very straight-forward but tastes great: Put all of the above in a blender. Mix for about 35-40 seconds. Pour into glasses. Also after blending, at the top, you will see bubbles and that's the best part. Makes 4 portions. The drink shouldn't be thick.
Origins of the word "yogurt":
The word comes from the Turkish word "yoğurt", deriving from the verb "yoğurtmak", which means "to blend" - a reference to how yogurt is made.
17 Comments:
The food on this website looks really really dilicious...i decided i'm going to show it to my mom so she can cook some of the food! :D thats really cool that you came up with these recipes on your own...very inventive...i look forward to trying these dishes :D
~Emily
hi, I really love turkish food, I BELIEVE YOU HAVE A GREAT BOOK HERE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, ALSO A
MORE RECIPES OF NORTHERN TURKEY WILL BE APPRECIATED, THANKS,RAD
he said,"u make just how I like I'll never leave u my turkish wife", so he complimented.
I am not turkish but thanks to ur page I can cook like one.
I have read that sometimes mint leaves are added to the drink. Is this true? Also, what type of yoghurt is used in the preparation? Is it similar to greek yoghurt?
Hi Alberto,
Yes you can add fresh mint leaves before blending ayran. Or simply
just add a pinch of dry mint. It is very refreshing:)
Also to make Ayran you should use plain Yogurt
http://www.turkishcookbook.com/2006/05/yogurt.php
Ayran is definitely one of my favorite drinks, next to plain water and coffee. In this recipe you use the American measures (cups), but as I'm from Sweden I would like to know the European measures for this. Thanks!!
Hi Jennifer,
Ayran is one of my favourite drinks too:)
1 cup = 250 ml
Ayran is also one of my favorites but find the yogurt in the usa is just not the same. Any suggestions on brands that are similar to the turkish yogurt?
My daughter lives in Seatlle and she uses Mountain High Original Style
plain yogurt in navy packaging. Perhaps you'll be able to find that
one?
It took us a long time to find a yogurt that we like in the USA too. We have found that the best thing to do is read the ingredents. If it only has the most natural ingredents no starch or geletin... only milk, and live yogurt cultures it is the closest to turkish yogurt. The one we use is a generic store brand (Pathmark).
I also add chopped cucumber in ayran with dry mint and use less yogurt. Its very refreshing in the hot summer days..
I am sure it is:) The possibilities are endless with yogurt....
Ayran is the best drink in the world I also loove yogurt you could put it on almost everything. =]
Hi Binnur,
Your site is wonderful and I think this recipe for Ayran is the essence of your style - pure and simple.
Every recipe I make is better than the next.
Thank you.
Gemma
I didn't like the taste of it, this drink isn't for everyone.
Ayran is the best drink in the world, i could literaly live off it. The factory made ones i think taste the best. But this recipe comes close. Very good!
Hi Sal,
Yes, it is...probably factory made ayran uses Turkish yogurt which has the best taste in the world:) If you used Turkish yogurt, your ayran would be better with this recipe:)
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