Yoghurt has been an essential element of Turkish food since the time when the Turks still lived in Central Asia. Two kinds of yoghurt are used, the semi-liquid known as sıvı tas yogurt, and a firmer kind called süzme yogurt. The latter is eaten on its own, or with jam (especially morello cherry jam) in place of a dessert. It is used in all types of cooking, and to make ayran.

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