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| Type | Fermented dairy product |
|---|---|
| Course | Beverage |
| Place of origin | Ancient Persia |
| Associatedcuisine | Iranian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Yogurt orbuttermilk, milk, water, salt |
Doogh (Persian:دوغ) is a cold and savoury Persian drink. It is made with fermented milk. Unlike its sister beverage of Turkish origin,ayran, Doogh is not diluted yogurt. According to the Iranian Ministry of Food Standards, Doogh "is a drink resulting fromlactic fermentation of milk whose dry matter is standardized by diluting yogurt (after fermentation) or buttermilk (before fermentation)."[1]
Milk and plain yogurt, at a ratio of 15:1, are mixed and placed on low heat until uniformly warm. Salt is added and the mixture is poured into a closed container and placed in a warm area for 3–4 days, after which it is ready to serve.[2] The longer the drink is left to ferment, the more savoury it becomes. Many subcultures in Iran prefer a longer fermentation period.
Doogh has historically been referenced inPersian literature as the representation of a "sour version" of milk. The history of this word is uncertain. It is present inAvestan scripture, and essentially seems to have been another word for milk, or for the product ofmilking[3][4] thus, the word Doogh derives from thePersian word formilking,dooshidan.[5]
Doogh is anIranian fermented drink[6][7] that has long been a popular drink and was consumed in ancient Iran (Persia).[8]Doogh is mentioned inPersian literature from the middle[when?] period.[4] In the Persian physician'sAvicenna'sKitab al-Qanun the word denotes milk used medically.
Doogh is recognized as one of the main Iranian beverages to serve alongside meals. Dishes such asDizi andChelo-Kabab are the most commonly served with doogh.
In some parts of Iran, mainlyIsfahan, doogh is served with the sweet pastryGosh-e fil as a hallmark tradition and snack.
In Iranian popular culture doogh is also considered to have a sedative effect. Pop culture jokes imply that it is a bad idea to drink doogh during lunch at work or school.[citation needed]
Doogh is an Iranian type of traditional fermented dairy-based drinks that is usually produced by mixing set or stirred yogurt and water at the same rate, as well as some aqueous extracts of local herbs, and spices such as thyme.
