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5-Minute Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink)
Ayran is a savoury and delicious yogurt drink made with only 3 ingredients: yogurt, water and salt. Give this Turkish drink a try!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups full fat yogurt
- 2.5 cups cold water
- 2 teaspoons dry mint
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, per preference
- Ice cubes (when serving)
- Fresh mint (when serving)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the yogurt in a jug (if your jug has a wide enough mouth, you can mix it directly inside. Otherwise use a bowl).
- 2
Whisk the yogurt to smooth out any lumps.
- 3
Add half the water and whisk.
- 4
Add the rest of the water, dry mint, and salt and whisk well until combined. Taste and adjust the water and salt.
- 5
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 6
Add ice cubes if serving right way.
- 7
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and enjoy!