Yogurt

The healing properties of ayran are the key to Caucasian health and longevity. Why not then try to cook it at home for the prosperity of your loved ones?

Ingredients

• a pinch of salt or sugar
• mineral water - 100 ml
• katyk or thick natural yogurt - 300 ml
• crushed ice

Directions

1. Pre-cool the mineral water and katyk (or yogurt) for at least 1 hour.
2. Pour the katyk into a deep wooden, porcelain or earthenware dish, whisk thoroughly with a whisk until smooth, then add sugar or salt to taste and beat again.
3. Whisking continuously, pour cold mineral water into the fluffy mass from the katyk in a thin stream. Ayran should be frothy and effervescent.
4. Pour the finished ayran into tall glasses and place on a plate with crushed ice.