Frothy Salted Yogurt Ayran
4 ingredients
5 steps
What you need
- 300 g (1 1/4 cups) plain whole-milk yogurt, unsweetened
- 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) very cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pinch dried mint, optional
Method
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- 1
Whisk the yogurt in a jug until smooth and starting to froth.
- 2
Keep whisking while pouring in the water in a slow stream.
- 3
Add the salt and whisk hard, or blend for about 1 min, until a thick layer of foam forms on top.
- 4
Taste and add more salt, or a little more yogurt for a thicker drink.
- 5
Pour into glasses over ice and sprinkle with the mint if using. Serve well chilled.
About ayran
Ayran is plain yogurt thinned with cold water and a pinch of salt, whisked or blended until frothy, drunk savory rather than sweet alongside grilled meat.
What cooks argue about
What usually goes in
plain yogurt
water
sea salt
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