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Several clear glasses filled with Ayran, a yogurt and mint drink, placed on a silver tray and topped with fresh mint.
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5-Minute Ayran Recipe (Turkish Yogurt Drink)

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
Ayran is a savoury and delicious yogurt drink made with only 3 ingredients: yogurt, water and salt. Give this Turkish drink a try!
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Ingredients
 

  • 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
 

  • Pour the yogurt in a jug (if your jug has a wide enough mouth, you can mix it directly inside. Otherwise use a bowl).
  • Whisk the yogurt to smooth out any lumps.
  • Add half the water and whisk.
  • Add the rest of the water, dry mint, and salt and whisk well until combined. Taste and adjust the water and salt.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add ice cubes if serving right way.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves and enjoy!

Notes

  • Plain yogurt or Greek yogurt can be used for this recipe
  • The mint is optional - this drink is also served plain without any mint (for anyone who isn't a mint fan!)
  • If you're going to add ice cubes and have the drink last a while, make sure you make it on the thicker side so that it doesn't end up being too watery when the ice melts
Serving: -1g, Calories: 50kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 624mg, Potassium: 127mg, Fiber: 0.003g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 82IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 0.05mg
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