Georgian · drink
Sour Yogurt Drink (Matsoni / Tan)
Sour Yogurt Drink (Matsoni / Tan) reads sweetness 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian drink, about 9 hr 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 5.8 · Earthy 1.0 · Richness 1.0 · Umami 1.0
What's in it (2)
- 4 cups whole cow
- 2 tbsp matsoni starter culture (or existing matsoni)
Time & effort: about 9 hr 5 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 82 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 1.6 g fat, 14.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Warm whole milk to about 45°C — hot enough to hold your hand against comfortably — then stir in a spoonful of existing matsoni as a starter.
- Pour into a clay or glass vessel, wrap in a towel to keep warm, and leave undisturbed overnight or for 8–10 hours until set.
- To serve as a drink, whisk with cold water to thin, then season lightly with salt.
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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.