Surely few people know about a dairy product such as tan. The drink is traditionally made from goat's milk, but recently it has also been made from cow's milk. The birthplace of this dairy product is considered to be Armenia, Circassia, and in general throughout the Caucasus, each nationality has its own special recipe for cooking.
Tan drink originated in an unusual way. The fact is that the nomads needed to preserve the dairy product for a long time - drinking sour milk is not very pleasant, so they began to add a special leaven to it, which gave the milk a special pleasant taste. Caucasian peoples are not particularly willing to share the secret of sourdough, but it is known that a salt solution is used as sourdough.
Tan is a drink that is beneficial to the human body. Firstly, it contains a lot of proteins and lactic acids necessary for the normal functioning of the entire organ system. Due to the large number of proteins in the composition, it is recommended to include it in the diet of athletes and people who are engaged in heavy physical labor. Secondly, this drink is able to destroy the pathogenic intestinal microflora, since it has bactericidal properties. And all this due to lactic acid and natural alcohols formed due to the fermentation of milk. Thirdly, this drink is used to treat a hangover. Unfortunately, many suffer from a hangover. Drinking tan quickly normalizes the water-salt balance in the body and thereby relieves headaches, feelings of “overwhelming” and adds strength. So in any case, get a Tan drink, its benefits in any case are noticeable after a couple of drinks - the appetite and digestion are noticeably improved. By the way, for those who often suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, the drink should be included in the diet regularly, since it includes active microorganisms that take root well in the intestines. A healthy microflora is the key to healthy digestion and well-being.
Medical workers recommend drinking up to half a liter of fermented milk drinks per day. This will help you to always be in good shape, you will forget about problems with the stomach and intestines, in addition, you will stay young longer, especially the skin, since milk drinks have a lot of protein, and it is known to be the main building material of the body.
Now consider the technology for the preparation of the fermented milk product tan. The drink is obtained by fermenting milk with sourdough (milk yeast and milk bacteria are included in its composition ) with the addition of saline. Sometimes basil, dill and parsley are added to it. Spicy herbs give a special unique taste to the drink, in addition, they have strong bactericidal properties.
Tan appeared on the shelves of modern stores relatively recently - about a dozen years ago. But in this short period of time he managed to prove himself from the best side - now many Russians use it. However, to be sure that the drink you bought in the store is really a tang - you cannot say. Since each manufacturer has its own cooking technology, which to some extent still differs from the traditional recipe. Therefore, I offer a recipe according to which you can cook tan at home.
We buy bifid-enriched kefir, add a glass of cold boiled water to it, salt to taste and beat with a blender. You can drink such a drink immediately after preparation, or you can wait until it gets a little stronger (about 6-12 hours).
By the way, there is a similar lactic acid drink, it is called "Ayran". It tastes like tan in taste, but it has a slightly different cooking technology.