A refreshing, fizzy yogurt drink seasoned with dried mint and a pinch of salt, served ice-cold as the perfect companion to Persian kebabs and rice.
Instructions
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Whisk yogurt until smooth in a pitcher.
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Gradually add sparkling water, stirring gently to combine without losing carbonation.
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Stir in dried mint and salt.
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Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Did You Know?
Iranians consider doogh the only proper beverage with kebab — ordering any other drink with koobideh is seen as a culinary faux pas.
The Story Behind دوغ
Doogh is one of the world's oldest fermented beverages, with roots in the nomadic dairy traditions of the Iranian plateau dating back millennia. The combination of yogurt, water, and salt was a practical preservation method in hot climates. Modern carbonated doogh is Iran's best-selling packaged beverage, outselling cola.
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