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Ayran: Turkish Yogurt Drink

Super refreshing and healthy Ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) recipe ready in
5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect thirst-quencher on a hot
summer day!

Course Drinks
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Turkish
Keyword auran drink, ayran, healthy drink, turkish yogurt drink, yogurt drink

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 servings
Calories 70kcal
Author Elena Szeliga

Equipment
glass pitcher
spoon
blender

Ingredients
2 cups or 500 ml plain Greek yogurt
2 cups or 500 ml chilled water
1 teaspoon finely grated sea salt
chopped dill / parsley / cilantro / mint / grated cucumber / minced garlic / ground cumin /
black pepper optional

Instructions
1. Place yogurt, water, sea salt and optional ingredients (if using) in a blender and blend until
smooth. Enjoy!

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Notes
Top Tips
Ayran is not only a delicious and hydrating summer drink, it is also super easy to make with
only 3 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
Depending on the consistency you prefer you can adjust the amount of water you add to
the yogurt.
This ayran recipe makes 1 liter or 1 liquid quart (4 cups) of ayran which is roughly 4
servings (1 cup or 250 ml per serving).
Refrigerate ayran in an airtight jar or bottle for up to 3 days.
You don't have to use blender if you are making the basic recipe with no add-ons. Just mix
yogurt, water and salt in a pitcher or in a large bowl using a whisk.
Serve it with anything savory. Ayran is perfect for summer BBQ or dinner. My favorite ways
to serve it is with Turkish flatbread, pita pockets with roasted veggies and hummus or
borek with spinach and feta cheese.

Recipe Variations
Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based yogurt (opt for almond or cashew yogurt for
the best flavor).
Experiment with different add-ons like cucumber, garlic, dill, peppermint, parsley, cilantro,
thyme, black pepper, cumin, lime or lemon zest (not the juice), etc. The possibilities are
endless!

Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat:
1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 167mg |
Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg

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