Chalap
Central Asian beverage
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Chalap,[a] also marketed as Tan, is a beverage common to Kyrgyzstan,[1] Uzbekistan,[2] and Kazakhstan. It consists of qatiq or suzma, salt, and in modern times, carbonated water.[3]
TypeBeverage
ManufacturerShoro
OriginKyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
IngredientsQatiq or suzma, salt, carbonated water
 Chalap is served in Astana, Kazakhstan | |
| Type | Beverage |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shoro |
| Origin | Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan |
| Ingredients | Qatiq or suzma, salt, carbonated water |
The Shoro beverage company markets chalap as "Chalap Shoro" (Kyrgyz: Чалап Шоро).
In Uzbekistan it is part of rural culture which originates from nomadic traditions. In Uzbek cuisine it includes vegetables, giving it the appearance of a cold soup.[citation needed]
See also
Notes
- Kyrgyz: чалап, pronounced [t͡ɕʰɑɫɑ́p]; Uzbek: chalob, pronounced [t͡ʃʰæˈlɒp]; Kazakh: шалап, romanized: şalap, pronounced [ʃɑɫɑ́p]
