它是什么？

With its natural creaminess and distinctive tang, plain yogurt is a key ingredient for many soups, sauces, and drinks. In India, cooks rely on yogurt for its marvelous ability to marinate meats, keep foods moist during lengthy cooking, make curries creamy, and deliver tangy flavor.

Made from milk that’s been fermented and coagulated (thanks to the introduction of good-for-you bacteria), plain yogurt contains no additional sugar or flavorings (though they may contain starch and pectin for texture.) It ranges from full-fat to non-fat. Because low-fat yogurts tend to be more acidic than whole-milk, the two can’t necessarily be substituted for each other.

没有吗？

Sour cream or crème fraîche can substitute for yogurt in some recipes, the former in savory preparations, the latter in sweet, though baked goods may be affected due to different acidity levels.

How to choose:

There are many varieties of plain yogurt available, from those made by giant companies to artisanal ones made in small batches to the super thick and rich Greek yogurts. Their tanginess ranges, as does their texture (from rich, thick and billowy to soupy and thin), so sample different brands to see which you prefer.

How to prep:

使用酸奶在使用之前通常是个好主意。大多数酸奶会在高温下凝结，因此，温和的加热是您最好的选择。希腊酸奶，紧张。有更多的脂肪，因此当用高火烹饪酸奶时，这是您最好的选择。您还可以将纯酸奶应有筛分，上面衬有奶酪塞，咖啡过滤器或碗上的纯白纸巾。冷藏，让液体排出两个小时。一杯常规酸奶可产生约1/2杯厚的希腊风格的酸奶。

How to store:

Keep yogurt refrigerated and use by the date stamped on the package.

Cross Reference

希腊酸奶

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