Doogh
Doogh (Persian: دوغ dūgh; Iraqi: Shinēna) is a yogurt-based beverage originally from Iran. Popular in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, some areas of Pakistan as well as the Balkans, it is sometimes carbonated.[1] Outside of Iran and Afghanistan it is known by different names.
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History [edit]
Doogh has long been a popular drink and was consumed in ancient Persia (Iran).[2] Described by an 1886 source as a cold drink of curdled milk and water seasoned with mint,[3] its name derives from the Persian word for milking, dooshidan.[1] By 2009 it was being referred to as a "minted yogurt drink".[4]
Variations [edit]
Salt (and sometimes pepper) is added, and commonly dried mint or pennyroyal is mixed in as well. One variation includes diced cucumbers to provide a crunchy texture to the beverage. Some varieties of doogh lack carbonation.
See also [edit]
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References [edit]
- ^ a b Islamic Republic of Iran (26 - 29 January 2009). "Project Document for a Regional Standard for Doogh (CX/NEA 09/5/8)". Tunis, Tunisia: United Nations. JOINT FAO/WHO FOOD STANDARDS PROGRAMME FAO/WHO COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE NEAR EAST. ftp://ftp.fao.org/codex/Meetings/CCNEA/ccnea5/ne05_08e.pdf. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ Simmons, Shirin (2007). Treasury of Persian Cuisine. Stamford House Publishing. ISBN 1-904985-56-4.
- ^ Grosart, Alexander (17 July 1886). "Soor-doock" and "doogh". The Academy and literature 30 (742). Blackburn. p. 59.
- ^ Dickerman, Sara (June 4, 2009). "Persian Cooking Finds a Home in Los Angeles". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2009.
