Best Cold Drink: AYRAN Recipe | 1st Classic then 6 Refika Twists- Great Probiotic & Diet Drink Idea

[@theindoorkites]

A lot of foreigners are sceptical about a salty spicy drink with meals because they usually only drink sweetened canned sodas, and yogurt outside of this region is usually sweetened as well, so i think really sour and salty ayran is really challenging for them. It's definitely an acquired taste but so good for gut health and the combination with turkish foods is magical.

[@cassieoz1702]

Ayran loving Australian here💗

[@sharannda7883]

I loved ayran since the first time I tried it. Not at all skeptical. I don't care for sweet drinks or sweet food.

[@VeretenoVids]

I'm just a data point of one, but for whatever it's worth, I don't drink sweetened beverages (don't even put sugar in tea) and I love sour tastes. I make my own yogurt and make drinks with it frequently. The challenge for me with ayran is purely the salt content. I've had some that's been delicious with a lovely hint of salt and some that's simply been way too salty for me to be able to drink.

[@cigaretteaftercats]

Ever since I took sugar out of my life, I only drink ayran with meals as a beverage. The absence of ayran in my life, therefore, would be a huge deficiency :)

[@Morticia147]

I am a foreigner and no, I never got this idea to drink something sweet especially with food, I find it disgusting. Mostly I drink just Water - but this drink I will try, sounds great. But I know what you mean, when I got to dinner with friends a lot of them drink Coke with the food.

[@mariamrostami1200]

We have "Doogh" این Iran. With a pinch of salt and some crushed dry mints and rose petals. The best drink in summer 😋👍🏻

[@Refika]

Rose petals sounds very interesting! Loved it 😍

[@maryam5111]

As mariam said we have "Doogh" in Iran( ayran), we also use ticker doogh with crushed walnuts, rose petal, raisins, dried or fresh mint and basil(herbs), and use it with bread as a cold lunch for hot summer days.

[@andersonomo597]

I found kefir mixed with bubbly water was a brilliant pick-me-up after a gardening session in our hot summers but *THANKS REFIKA* you have just opened up a whole new path to delicious goodness!! Sending big hugs from Sydney.

[@lisadonmez9552]

I love traditional Ayran. These variations sound delicious! I love pickled beets, turnips, these varieties are great healthy uses for the brine.

[@amythompson7700]

Those tender Persian cucumbers are my all time favorite snack before dinner, now. I love this drink idea for summer heat!

[@Refika]

It definitely works for summer hot 🥵 which one is your favourite? Mine is the one with green plums ♥️

[@amythompson7700]

@@RefikaI tried the curry drink and it’s delicious. I think I might have this at night when I’m tempted to eat, which is a guilty pleasure. I’m going to try…

[@amythompson7700]

I made a cucumber version with dill, because I purchased some and it has a limited user time.

[@carograce4111]

Yummy.....i also like to mix into Kefir or ayran 1) rosewater mixed in & crushed rose petals sprinkled on the top or for more richness 2) rose jam mixed in & crushed rose petals sprinkled on the top 3) ground cardomom mixed in & either cardamom sprinkled on the top or a few finely chopped pistachios 4) ground cumin & salt mixed in & a little ground cumin sprinkled on the top....all delicious served "neat" or over ice......thank you for everything that you do & especially for all your explanations as you go along.... ❤

[@himanibiniwale-chaukar4944]

Hi...I really enjoy watching your recipes. An Indian, more specifically Maharashtrian variation of buttermilk is adding a bit of grated ginger, green chilli, coriander, salt and some sugar. (It's not made as thick, it's more watery) This in our region is called 'mathha' and it used to be an essential item during wedding meals. Your video reminded me of that 😁 thanks again for this video.

[@MehWhatever99]

In Iran it’s called doogh. Love it.

[@shamimsobnom5819]

Love how you always share a traditional item and an updated version simultaneously. I'm from Bangladesh. We have been going through heat waves for 1 week. I would love to watch some Turkish foods which are soothing for the scorching heat.

[@patriciamartin1626]

Hi from Tennessee USA. Looks absolutely delicious and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Refika]

Hi Patricia! Thanks for your comment ♥️ LOTS OF LOVE!

[@sharannda7883]

I love ayran! It's good to know how to make different flavors. Thank you, Refika. No AI voice could ever replace your unique voice.

[@mariachristoff]

I am Bullgatian , ayran is our national summer drink too. My dad made it with a local naturaly carbonated mineral water. I loved it. I love the new recipies here building up on the tartness with pickle and fruit and adding aromatic herbs and spices as well as capsin heat from capsin in chillies . I wonder if a coctail can be made with ayran and rakja ...I will try and report back.Thank you!

[@cletushatfield8817]

Bullgatia or Bulgaria? Naturally carbonated water?

[@refikabirgul9244]

Thanks!

[@Refika]

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[@ChristopherLueck-g5e]

My favorite drink with spicy foods. Love the variations. I'll be making at least one tomorrow. Thank you for putting this perfect Turkish beverage out front where it should be

[@deeferry6520]

I love Ayran and drink it every day. All the recipes look great but I like Ayran the original way. I have Turkish friends and they introduced me to Ayran, I just can't get enough.

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

The fennel, cucumber & mint & green plum sound ok.

[@dinakraus2201]

My husband, who is German, LOVES ayran. When we go to our favorite Turkish restaurant, he drinks enough to impress the staff, who always ask if it doesn't make him sleepy. He's already planning on making the curry and fennel versions.

[@Refika]

But this is soooooo tasty ♥️ we can feel what he feels like 😍

[@marisahimid8191]

Greetings from Tanzania East Africa thank you so much for all this.

[@imraff]

Your videos are always a ray of sunshine Refika. Thank you for the good and positivity you put out in the world!

[@duygumordogan]

Refika you are the best chef ever lived 💗 Many people assume Turkish cuisine equals to doner but you show the world that it is soo much more than that!!

[@user-vg7sn5wj2g]

Coucou Refika c est un plaisir de vous écouter nous expliquer vos recettes et cet été je sais boisson je vais servir j adore la cuisine turque 🍀🇩🇿

[@AmandainGeorgia]

I am so excited! I can buy plain ayran in the store here in neighboring Georgia 🇬🇪, but these other versions all sound one more amazing than the next. I’m so happy summer is here to drink one of these every day!! Thank you thank you thank you! And just let me know if you ever want to come to Georgia - our doors are always open! 🎉❤

[@maffieduran]

Mum and I love both your cooking and your warm energy, love you so much. Greetings from Panama!

[@peaceandpoems]

Sending so much love to you all!

[@luckytries]

Growing up in Bulgaria, Ayran was a big part of childhood. My Canadian partner always looks at me odd when i add salt and water to my yogurt :P

[@kathleenstoin671]

When we lived in Columbus, Ohio, USA, one of our favorite restaurants was a Turkish restaurant. I tried Raki there for the first time. I love it! We live in Florida now, and there are no Turkish restaurants near us, but I can buy Raki here. And there is YOU and your channel for Turkish food. I'm so glad I discovered you!

[@colleenkelly113]

Thank you for showing all these options. I will be trying them.

[@lauraellen189]

These all look delicious!! I love Indian lassi and Persian doogh, so i know I would love these refreshing drinks!

[@zubaidasmith4551]

Having the temps reaching in the upper 90's here in the States, this is just a wonderful reminder to be cool and creative. Thank you!

[@sevgi6593]

cucumber and mint one plus the basil one and lastly turnip one.. OMG. I love them all :)

[@livinglaturkishvida]

Thank you so much Refika for these great versions of the famous Ayran! Sending you much love! Teşekkür ederim 😘🌸

[@comeforaride]

With kefir, garlic and mint. Or kefir cucumber and dill. Sooooo good.

[@ilinamontana6185]

Always great ideas Refika - I love all your recipes for ayran

[@davegilford1257]

Fabulous video! I love ayran but would never have thought of adding these things to it. Sounds wonderful! 5hanks 👍👍👍

[@Refika]

You should definitely try it! My favourite is the one with green plump 🥹😍

[@ashmash4563]

My favourites are the fennel one and the last one. Definitely going to try it! In sha Allah ❤

[@TheArcSet]

Thanks for this. I always loved these kind of drinks.

[@fayito9970]

Will certainly try-- if only for the colors. How pretty! I hope my tastebuds are as happy as my eyes😊 thank you, Refika!

[@777daf]

Love watching your videos your so passionate about food your a beautiful lady inside and out sometimes when I’m not so happy and I watch you I forget the world many thanks from n Ireland 🤝

[@greatboniwanker]

Refika, This is wonderful! Why did I not know about this? Love you & your staff too 😅❤ Be safe always!

[@syedasadaf7733]

In Pakistan, apart from lassi. The salty version of ayran would be a raita. It's yogurt, little water, coriander, mint, green chilli and salt. Its a favorite of everyone and available at every eatery. But, its mostly poured over rice dishes like biryani to enhance the taste. Will definitely try your versions ❤

[@bn4484]

No one can question our love for ayran but unfortunately this amazing and healhty drink is not favoured by most foreigners, I had a friend who misinterpreted it as coconut coctail😊, the only problem is I can not consume with meat because of iron deficieny, but anyway it is a great contribution of our gastronomy, your refreshing touches seem heavenly, international channel has become my new addiction to torture myself while resisting to eat before bedtime, we are so proud of your and your team's success Refika🎉, you guys are the best

[@deeferry6520]

Au contraire, I live in Scotland and I love Ayran.

[@mmz5076]

I'm Polish living in the UK & I love ayran. I have a Turkish shop around the corner & often buy ayran in the summer. Now I'll start making it myself. 😃

[@cassieoz1702]

Ayran loving Australian here💗

[@bailey8538]

When I moved to Turkey ayran was definitely an acquired taste for me but now I love it. I can't wait to try some of your ideas especially the cucumber mint.

[@williammoriarty2713]

These are new things for me.. thank you very much for sharing such videos.. am amaze..❤

[@timaborlak5457]

This video has inspired me! I will be trying as many of these as possible, especially the pickle juice, curry, and cucumber mint. I think i may try it with a prepared pesto i have in the fridge as soon as i sign off. Thank you Refika and team! Teşekürler!

[@hellohangfire]

Thank you! I’m going to make this for my wife as an after marathon recovery drink! Especially the cucumber and mint!

[@Morticia147]

Oh, I like that - I'll give that a try. I never new what Ayran exactly is and tought it might be something fermented like Kefir. I never thought it's so easy to make.

[@Satmaan23]

Wow! Can't wait to try these. Thanks!

[@saharebrahimi1401]

in Iran our national drink is doogh which is almost same as ayran but it is traditionally made out of fermented yogurt which makes the yogurt carbonated, foamy and sour, we also add salt and mint.

[@Turkistani]

same as us. nothing changes

[@amarilisortiz2293]

Me encanta su naturalidad 🙏👏❤🌺

[@iknownothing-49]

Woo. Woo. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks.

[@Cdsens]

This is absolutely fascinating. I going to try every single one of these amazing different interesting drinks and I’m looking up your other recipes. Thank you for this exposer to new ideas 👍👍👍💯

[@sandya2948]

A wonderfully creative approach to your country’s famous beverage! The colourful display almost gives a nod to Pride Month as well. Love that.🥰

[@kassikassikassi]

I love all of your videos even when it’s stuff I can’t eat! Have you ever thought of offering food tours? I want to go!

[@kaybrown4010]

Sounds so refreshing with summer coming on. Wishing you all the best, Refika!

[@stephanielaa2385]

Love your videos Refika and love the different colors of the Ayran.

[@emwwa]

Excited to try these recipes! Thank you :)

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

As I was watching the video I put yogurt, salt, water, and ice in a jar. I shook it until it was all mixed up and foamy (just a few seconds) and it was delicious and refreshing. Thank you so much!

[@ladyela9283]

Excellent, delicious, and easy. Thank you, Refika❤

[@ReneVanderSpeck]

Thank you so much for sharing. Made some of your recipes and it was oh so good ❤

[@MudderGirl13]

All of them sound so good!

[@evasmusic1548]

Of course we enjoyed this wonderful episode 💕💕💕💕 Thanks a lot May God bless you , giving us so healthy and colorful food.

[@YATIN0]

In India, we call it chhaas. Chhaas is with salt and is lighter and Lassi is thicker and sweet, quite heavy. We add little ginger, cumin powder, green chilly and coriander in cold chhaas and usually have it after a good meal. Very refreshing

[@re_patel]

I add garlic, not ginger. I also add crushed mint and curry leaves for extra flavour

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

Thank you for this video looks good nice to try different things. Thank you for sharing love you guys. Many blessings.🐞🦬❤️

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I love that you explain why or how recipe is used. Ayran with spicy foods , or as a hot weather refresher make so much sense. I cannot tolerate a lot of heat from chilies, but now maybe I will use this and enjoy them more. I make watermelon and fennel salad- maybe a less sweet watermelon and fennel should become a drink? You have inspired me. Ayran could be what’s for dinner when it is too hot outside to think!

[@andyfairchild2383]

I’ve never tried Ayran, so I think I’ll try the cucumber and mint one. Not sure I can get the pickle juice for the others in the U.K. Thanks for the recipe. Also wanted to say how great it was to see you on the U.K. Masterchef this week!

[@virginiavoigt2418]

How creatively blessed you are. I ferment my own vegetables, so I always have a lot of pickle juice on hand. Incredibly healthy. But when I think of sour and salty, my preserved lemons are the first thing that come to mind. Kind of like lemonade Ayran style. There is no limit, really, is there? For those quirky Americans (of whom I am one), you could combine these principles with the smoothies you may already make.

[@klarapetelei702]

I recently discovered your videos, they are, and you are also - great. Thank you! 🤗

[@Refika]

Enjoy honey, you are awesome too ♥️

[@ramonajordan3875]

This is a lovely way to kick off summer. Thank you!

[@Refika]

Enjoy! ♥️

[@nadaezian579]

LOVE IT ! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! ❤ THANK YOU🙏

[@saba9514]

Thank you Refika ,,amazing ideas..

[@susan3037]

These sound so delicious!

[@kimbakimba6241]

Those drinks look so cool and refreshing. I'm definitely going to try making some. Thank you for sharing😊

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

If you’re familiar with namkeen lassi / chaas in India: very similar conceptually. Really good at beating hot summers. Makes spicy food easier on the system too.

[@utkua]

bit lassi has sugar no?

[@fnln1108]

​@@utkua there's khaara lassi aswell which is a salted version

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

Ukua lassi is sweet but when u add salt instead of sugar..it's called chaas which is drunk with lunch and dinner. We also add cumin powder, black salt, ginger, chopped coriander leaves too sometimes to make a salty flavoured chaas

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

In India when we add sugar to curd/yogurt it's called lassi. When we add salt we call in " chaas". Which is drunk with lunch dinner.. We also make masala chaas adding pinch cumin powder, black salt, chopped coriander, minced 1 green chilli, salt etc making masala chaas. We also have pachaadi in Indian state of Kerala where yogurt, coconut pulp, is mixed and added to pinnapple to create pinnapple pachaadi, betroot is added to create betroot pachaadi, bitter gourd is added to create bitter gourd pachaadi

[@karmendemirchyan3147]

Apres Refika jan , apresss , okhaaaaay , m’y favorite drink beh 💕

[@TheElectricpoet]

Absolutely love ayran! Thank you Refika for the fresh ideas!

[@jongriffiths6063]

Thanks for this great recipe. Fancy seeing a kitchen goddess on UK masterchef, kept that quite. :)

[@Pammellam]

Here in Japan, green plums are salted into a pickle eaten with rice. Umeboshi is the name of the pickle. Very sour! I bet I would love Green plum Ayran.

[@hailynewma9122]

Ayran is so refreshing

[@bluestarrbeauty]

Thankyou im going to impress my Turkish friend by making this for her. Think I’ll try to make the fennel one since I have some in my garden ☺️

[@baharaksahin9562]

When we watched this colourful video and my students gasped at the pickle ayran version. We chose cucumber and mint as our favourite!

[@esenguldede]

Another option is turmeric and Black pepper . I love it

[@m.azharkhan4060]

I'm from Pakistan and flew as cabin attendant for 40 years and used to visit Istanbul very often I used to stay at Hilton and Hyatt Regency from where Bosphorus sea was in front from the balcony I've had the best food in Istanbul like adana kabab yogurt kabab lamachun Ayran I love your recipes please share the recipe of yogurt kabab

[@carolalmendrales5839]

You are amazing! Keep you the good work and I will keep on watching. Greetings from my kitchen here in Miami, Florida.

[@Refika]

Thank you for your kind words dear Carol, we love you too 😍 greetings to USA!

[@mukaddesabegum4681]

In Bangladesh we drink Matha which is very similar with Ayran

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

I will try some of these variations this summer. I love ayran. Thank you, Refika :)

[@teamdivine5651]

YAY - showing us how to do it !!!!

[@faiyazkhan6291]

Love and Respect from Goa, India!

[@fadilasabic6914]

Wow I never test any of them just plane one and I love it

[@johnomalley5712]

In North America especially in the North East and the South, we make Switchel. Made from apple cider vinegar, water, ice and ginger, and sweetened with molasses or honey. It's delicious and very refreshing on a very very hot day.

[@Christinaanncat]

REFIKA!❤!❤ I have a story for you. I have enjoyed drinking yogurt and soda water for many years. A couple of years ago i learned from one of your first English language videos that this is national drink of Turkey. It may have been that video when I decided I MUST visit Turkey. In that same video I learned about Raki. Where I am from we enjoy chilled shots of Sambuca. So of course I knew I would love mixing it with water and ice. I do love it! It has become my preferred way of drinking Sambuca. Three days ago, while sipping a tall cold glass of Sambuca and water, I considered whether i should try combining ayran and raki. 😮❤ All my love to the entire team!

[@ArchiTechFit]

Better try rakı & şalgam suyu combination. Not ayran. Trust me.

[@Christinaanncat]

@@ArchiTechFit thanks for the advice. I just ordered some hot salgam sujuk.

[@Christinaanncat]

Ha! I meant suyu! It arrived two days ago and I love it!

[@mirjana108]

Regija, I am a little bit surprised that in non of Ayran you are not adding oliv oil. Namely, when I am on the way, instead of sandwiches I drink: yogurt with oliv oil, salt and water 👌 It's fresh, fulfilling and tasty. Thank you for all verities from this video ❤❤

[@sewmanycrumbblocks]

Just what I was looking for! Good healthy drink with yogurt (I will probably use kefir milk).

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

In India when we add sugar to curd/yogurt it's called lassi. When we add salt we call in " chaas". Which is drunk with lunch dinner.. We also make masala chaas adding pinch cumin powder, black salt, chopped coriander, minced 1 green chilli, salt etc making masala chaas. We also have pachaadi in Indian state of Kerala where yogurt, coconut pulp, is mixed and added to pinnapple to create pinnapple pachaadi, betroot is added to create betroot pachaadi, bitter gourd is added to create bitter gourd pachaadi

[@roneldunn2944]

Sounds great!

[@melboracis5752]

Wow, looks great !

[@akshaynand8132]

As you rightly mentioned, it's like a mirror image of the lassi served in India. Another similarity is the variant called Salgam. In Hindi we say Shalgam and that's Turnip😊

[@hilalaksoy305]

Refika you are my best chef❤

[@linneastlouis9701]

I can't wait to try these.

[@ashmash4563]

Sweet Lassi...yogurt+heavy milk+sugar+cardamom powder (just a pinchful) +rooh Afza 😘👌🏼

[@mariamabdeali32]

I'm throwing a turkish theme party by the end of June. I'll be making these, along with your adana kabab, lavash, hummus and other food items. ❤😊 I love you so much 💗