Ayran
Vegetarian
Plain yogurt whisked with cold water and a little salt until frothy. Türkiye's favourite cold drink, served with kebabs and other grilled meats.
Ayran is a Turkish cold drink from Türkiye, ready in about 3 minutes and made with yogurt. It serves 2 and is rated beginner to cook.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 3 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Beginner
- Calories
- 92
Method
Step 1
Whisk (opens in a new tab) the yogurt (opens in a new tab) with the salt in a jug until completely smooth and free of lumps.
How it looks · Photo: Kampus Production on Pexels Step 2
Gradually whisk (opens in a new tab) in the cold water (or blend everything for a few seconds) until the ayran is thin and a thick froth forms on top.
Step 3
Pour over ice, if using, and serve straight away with the froth on top.
- 1 min
About this dish
- Origin
- Türkiye · Commonly attributedSalted yogurt drinks are traditional across Türkiye, the Caucasus, Iran (doogh) and Central Asia.Also popular in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, IranMore food from Türkiye
- Dish
- Lunch · Dinner · Cold drinks
- Cooking method
- Whipped, No-cook
- Taste
- salty, tangy, refreshing
- Diet
- Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carbWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat - Good for
- Everyday · Budget-friendly
- Cook more with
- Yogurt
- Techniques
- Emulsification
Allergens
- Contains: Milkfrom yogurt
Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.
Nutrition
92 kcal per serving
Calculated1 serving ≈ 301 g · recipe makes 2
Where the energy comes from
- Protein 22%
- Carbohydrate 30%
- Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g | 2.3 g |
| Net carbohydrate | 7 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 2.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1 g |
| Trans fat | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 363 mg | 121 mg |
| Salt equivalent | 0.9 g | 0.3 g |
Vitamins & minerals per serving
- Potassium
- 233 mg
- Calcium
- 197 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 21 mg
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 41 µg
- Vitamin C
- 1 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.6 µg
- Folate (DFE)
- 11 µg
How these numbers were made
- Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
- *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
- Optional ingredients are not included: ice, dried mint.
- “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
- Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Good to know
Tips
- Adjust the yogurt-to-water ratio to taste; some prefer it thicker.
Common mistakes
- Adding all the water at once — the yogurt stays lumpy; whisk it smooth first.
Serve with
- With Adana kebab, lahmacun or pide.
Storage
- Keeps a day in the fridge; whisk again before serving.
Variations
- Doogh (Iran): The Iranian version, often fizzy and flavoured with dried mint.
Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated
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