Zrig
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Soured milk or plain yoghurt thinned with water — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Cold water — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Sugar, or to taste — 3 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
Method
- Combine the soured milk or thinned yoghurt with the water in a jug.
- Whisk in the sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
- Chill well before serving.
- Whisk again just before pouring, as the mixture may separate slightly on standing.
Introduction: A cooling, slightly tangy drink made from soured milk mixed with water and sugar, a refreshing staple of Mauritania’s pastoral traditions.
Cultural Background: Zrig has long been closely tied to Mauritania’s nomadic herding communities, made from the milk of cows, goats or camels, and remains a beloved everyday drink offered generously as a sign of hospitality.
Tips: Adjust the ratio of milk to water depending on how rich or light you prefer the drink. Serve very cold, as this drink is meant to be a refreshing, hot-weather staple.
Variations: Use camel milk if available, for the most traditional version. Add a few drops of orange blossom water for extra fragrance.
Storage: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, whisking before serving.
Reheating: This drink is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 90 kcal, 3 g protein, 2 g fat, 14 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use regular milk instead of soured milk?
A: Soured milk or thinned yoghurt gives zrig its
Q: Is zrig very sweet?
A: It has a moderate sweetness that can be adjusted to taste.
- Soured milk or plain yoghurt thinned with water — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Cold water — 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
- Sugar, or to taste — 3 tbsp
- Of salt — pinch
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