Ayran is a drink that provides health, youth and longevity. This dairy product is not familiar to everyone, but a pity. The miraculous properties that are attributed to him have been tested by different peoples of the world. The drink is common in Turkish and Georgian, Caucasian and Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir cuisines, therefore it is considered common Turkic. As you know, representatives of these nationalities are distinguished by good health and long life. Perhaps Ayran also played a role here. You can learn the recipe for a drink and dishes with it from this article.
Miracle drink
First, let's say a few words about the benefits of this dairy product. Firstly, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, improving metabolic processes in the body. Secondly, its use has a positive effect on the circulatory system and heart health. Thirdly, it improves the appearance, acting from the inside, gives radiance and youth to the skin. In addition, the drink perfectly satisfies hunger and thirst, and also saves from a hangover. What is not a miracle product, this ayran? The recipe is very simple.
Cooking ayran yourself
All that is needed to make ayran is katyk, water, salt or sugar. The first ingredient can be replaced with natural yogurt (Turkish recipe) or milk - goat, mare (Armenian, Caucasian, Azerbaijani cuisine). The recipes for this do not change. Take two glasses of cold mineral water on a glass of katyk (yogurt, milk), beat until foamy, salt and sweeten to taste. Often, various greens are added to it - parsley, dill, basil. On a hot day, do not forget about a few ice cubes.
Airan refreshing okroshka
In the warm season, a dish that is prepared in Russia on kvass, mineral water and kefir, as well as sour cream with water and lemon juice, is very popular. Another okroshka recipe is also known - on ayran, which is prepared in the Caucasus and in other countries where this product is popular. You can cook it quickly, the main thing is to cook potatoes (6 pieces) and eggs (4 pieces) in advance and peel them. We cut into strips 4 fresh cucumbers, 300 grams of ham, several pieces of radish. We cut the potatoes and eggs into cubes, finely chop the greens (dill, cilantro). Put all the ingredients in a pan and pour ayran. The recipe involves 2 liters of liquid, but better focus on the density you need. To taste, you can add salt and a little lemon juice. Mix and set to cool for several hours. A light and refreshing dish for the summer table is ready.
Hearty Hayki with Ayran
Okroshka is not the only dish for which ayran can be used. The recipe for hychins is proof of this. This is the name of a simple and very tasty tortilla with cheese and potato filling. Let's cook it. Mash 500 grams of potatoes, 50 grams of butter and half a teaspoon of salt. Half a kilogram of soft cheese grate and mix with potatoes. Knead the dough from 2.5 cups flour, 300 grams of ayran, a pinch of soda and salt to taste. It should stand for about half an hour, and then you can continue to cook. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and stretch each into a thin lozenge. Spread the filling on them and fasten the edges. Now they need to be pressed down and slightly rolled out so that the thickness is about 0.5 centimeters. Bake in a dry hot frying pan until golden brown. Serve hot with butter.