Easy and Refreshing Turkish Cold Yogurt Soup, Ayran Aşı

Ayran Aşı (Ayran in Turkish generally refers to salted yogurt drink and "aş" means food) is a traditional cold soup perfect for those scorching summer days. Hailing from the heart of Anatolia, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in harmony.

Ayran Aşı boasts a symphony of flavors, blending creamy yogurt with tender cooked whole wheat, fresh herbs, and hearty chickpeas. What makes this version special? Unlike its winter counterpart which is cooked and made with vegetables such as courgette / zucchini, sometimes spinach, this version is simple and served chilled, making it a go-to choice for beating the summer heat.

With just a handful of staple ingredients and limited cooking required, it's a breeze to whip up in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients:
• 2 cups strained Turkish yogurt, or 3 cups regular yogurt (600 g)
• 2 tbsp strained sour yogurt (optional)
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup wheat grain, soaked overnight and cooked, 200 g
• 2 - 3 cups cold water (depending on the desired consistency)
• 1 clove of garlic, grated
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup, 10 - 15 g
• Fresh dill and / or fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup, 10 - 15 g
• 2 tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions:
1. Soak the whole wheat overnight and drain
2. Transfer into a pan, add 2 - 3 cups water or enough to cover and bring to a boil
3. Cook until the grains are soft and most of the liquid is evaporated and is thickened
4. Remove from the pan, transfer into a bowl with ½ cup of the cooking water, if any remaining
5. Let it cool down and set aside
6. Add the yogurt into a large mixing bowl and whisk while adding the water gradually
7. Whisk and stir until the mixture is very smooth
8. Add water until desired consistency is achieved,
9. Use less water if you want a thick soup or if using regular yogurt instead of strained yogurt
10. Finely grate or crush the garlic and add into the yogurt mixture
11. Finely chop fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup chopped) and add into the bowl
12. Optionally also add chopped fresh dill, basil or any other fresh herbs to your taste
13. Add salt to taste
14. Add the cooked wheat together with the cooked chickpeas and mix to combine
15. Transfer into a pot or cover with a lid and refrigerate until the soup is cold
16. Enjoy cold during summer as a refreshing soup or at room temp for colder days

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