Ayran — Traditional Turkish Salted Yogurt Drink
Ayran is a cold savoury Turkish drink of yogurt, water, and salt, with Central Asian Turkic origins — the national beverage of Turkey, served frothy alongside kebabs and savoury pastries.
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Turkish cuisine
Turkish cuisine is the rich culinary tradition of Turkey, blending Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Ottoman influences. Featuring kebabs, meze, börek, baklava, pide, and ashure, Turkish cooking is known for its grilled meats, stuffed vegetables, yogurt-based dishes, and an elaborate tradition of sweets and pastries.