An acidic milk drink is prepared from cow or goat milk with a special ferment and the addition of salt water. It is fizzy and non-carbonated and is considered the best quencher of thirst. Tan is similar to the recipe with ayran and is most common in the Caucasus and Central Asia. The homeland of this useful drink is Armenia, where from time to time its secret recipe was transmitted, which came to Russia only in the 19th century.
Sour-milk drink tan: harm and benefit
To begin with, we will determine how useful the drink tan? This product contains many lactic acids and proteins, which help the normal work of all organs. Due to this, it is especially recommended to use it for people who are engaged in heavy physical labor and sportsmen. Also tan has bactericidal properties and helps to kill harmful microflora in the intestine. This drink is very good for treating a hangover. It perfectly restores the water-salt balance in the human body, removes the headache and adds strength. Tan helps to improve digestion and raises appetite. With constant use, due to the active microorganisms entering into the composition of the drink, gastrointestinal disorders are treated. Doctors recommend drinking up to one and a half liters per day of fermented milk products, which will help to forget about problems with the intestines, stomach and strengthen immunity. Tan will help to preserve the youthfulness of the skin, since the protein that is contained in it is the main building material of the body. The consumption of this sour milk drink will help to lose weight, because in it only 21-26 kcal per 100 ml.
However, a tan drink can also harm the body. It is not recommended to drink to those who have increased acidity in the stomach. And because of the presence of salt in it, they should not abuse people with high blood pressure and kidney disease.
How to make a drink tan?
We offer you a classic drink recipe tan.
Ingredients:
- matsoni or katyk (or other sour-milk drink, for example, yogurt or yogurt);
- mineral or boiled water;
- salt;
- spicy herbs (optional).
Preparation
Matzoni or katyk poured into a saucepan, gradually adding mineral water, without forgetting to stir all the time. Solim to taste and add spices. Drink tan, made according to the classic recipe is ready!
Other options for cooking tuna
There are several other ways to prepare tana at home. You can change the composition of the ingredients and spices at will. Naturally, this drink will differ from what is sold in the store, as each manufacturer has his own recipe.
Tan is the first recipe
Ingredients:
- bifid-fortified kefir - 0,5 l;
- cold water - 300 ml
- salt and spices to taste.
In a saucepan poured bifid fortified kefir, add cold boiled water, salt to taste and whisk with a blender. Instead of ordinary water, you can pour mineral water. A real tan must be liquid. In a drink to taste I add a variety of spicy herbs: thyme, oregano, dill, parsley or basil. They only increase bactericidal properties. Some add to the drink fresh or salted cucumber and garlic.
Tang is the second recipe
- kefir - 1l;
- cold mineral water - 1L;
- salt, mint and other spices to taste.
Kefir diluted with cold mineral water in a ratio of 1: 1, add salt to taste and fresh mint, whisk with a blender. Instead of the usual table salt, it is even more useful to add purified sea salt.
Tan can be consumed immediately, you can give a little stand up, but store it in the refrigerator is recommended no more than three days. It is used as a base for okroshki and added to the dough for pancakes . Okroshka with tan is simply gorgeous, besides it is proved that vegetable slicing is better to fill with sour-milk products!