Dovga

// Ingredients

• Matsoni or kefir — 1 l
• Water — 500 ml
• Rice — 50 g
• Egg — 1
• Flour — 1 tbsp
• Herbs: coriander, dill, spinach, sorrel, mint — 400 g
• Salt

// Method

1. 01Whisk the matsoni with the egg and flour, thin with the water and add the rinsed rice.
2. 02Bring to the boil, stirring constantly in one direction so the yogurt does not split.
3. 03Simmer for 15 minutes, still stirring.
4. 04Add the finely chopped herbs and simmer for 5–7 more minutes.
5. 05Season and cool.
6. 06Dovga is eaten hot or cold — in summer it is Azerbaijan’s favourite soup.