Turkish · drink
Ayran
Ayran reads funk & ferment 4.9, sourness 4.9 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Funk & Ferment 4.9 · Sourness 4.9 · Salinity 3.6 · Richness 2.9 · Sweetness 1.9 · Umami 1.9
What's in it (3)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 24.9 kcal, 2.1 g protein, 0 g fat, 4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Blend yogurt with cold water in a 1:1 ratio and add a pinch of salt.
- Whisk or blend until slightly frothy.
- Serve very cold in a glass.
- No sweetener is added.
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- Jameed (Dried Fermented Sheep's Yoghurt) — Jordanian
- Túrós Csusza (Curd Cheese Noodles with Cracklings) — Hungarian
- Czech Sauerkraut Soup — Eastern European
- Biscuits — Southern
- Töltött Káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage in Sauerkraut) — Hungarian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.