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'''Ayran''' or '''airan''' (from Turkish ayran) is a drink made of [[ | '''Ayran''' or '''airan''' (from Turkish ayran) is a drink made of [[yogurt]] and water, popular in Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Lebanon, Bulgaria and other parts of the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central Asia. It is similar to Armenian tahn and Iranian doogh, though doogh can be naturally-carbonated. In Cyprus, it is referred to as '''ayrani'''. | ||
Ayran is a mixture of [[ | Ayran is a mixture of [[yogurt]], water, and [[salt]]. It is thought to have originated as a way of preserving [[yogurt]] by adding [[salt]]. | ||
It can also be made with [[cucumber]] juice in place of some or all of the water, or flavoured with [[Garlic|garlic]]. It may be seasoned with [[black pepper]], although this is uncommon in Bulgaria, where ayran is also often served without [[salt]]. Another recipe popular in some regions includes finely chopped [[mint leaves]] mixed into the ayran. In countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, extra salt is added to give the drink the flavour of salt water and is often consumed in large quantities at Turkish eateries. | It can also be made with [[cucumber]] juice in place of some or all of the water, or flavoured with [[Garlic|garlic]]. It may be seasoned with [[black pepper]], although this is uncommon in Bulgaria, where ayran is also often served without [[salt]]. Another recipe popular in some regions includes finely chopped [[mint leaves]] mixed into the ayran. In countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, extra salt is added to give the drink the flavour of salt water and is often consumed in large quantities at Turkish eateries. | ||
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Ayran is served cool, and is a common accompaniment to döner, kebab, banitsa, gözleme, or pastry. Some forms of fresh ayran are foamy. | Ayran is served cool, and is a common accompaniment to döner, kebab, banitsa, gözleme, or pastry. Some forms of fresh ayran are foamy. | ||
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