Xinjiang yogurt drink

Xīnjiāng Suānnǎi Yǐnpǐn (Xinjiang Yogurt Drink) is a traditional Uyghur beverage made from fermented milk, often served salty or slightly sweet. It is thick, tangy, and refreshing, commonly consumed with meals or as a standalone drink. It is an essential part of Xinjiang's dairy culture.

食材清单

• 1L fresh whole milk
• 100 g yogurt starter (plain yogurt with live cultures)
• 1/2 tsp salt (for savory version) or 2 tbsp honey (for sweet version)
• Optional: mint leaves, crushed ice

制作步骤

1. 1. Slice fresh milk against the grain, add cooking wine, soy sauce and starch, mix well and marinate for 15 minutes
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over high heat until it is 70% hot.
3. 3. Add fresh milk and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it changes color.
4. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked through
5. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve evenly.
6. 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate