Recipe
Preparation Also known as “Cold Soup,” ayran aşı is traditionally prepared for agricultural workers working in the fields during the summer months, as it is both filling and refreshing. For the soup, chickpeas, beans, and cracked wheat soaked overnight are boiled and then left to cool. Thick strained yogurt is placed in a large bowl, after which the chickpeas, beans, cracked wheat, and salt are added and mixed thoroughly. The soup is then ready to be served.