Chalap
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
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Chalap or shalap or chalob (Template:Lang-ky Template:IPA-ky, Template:Lang-uz Template:IPA-ky, Template:Lang-kk {{#switch: {{{2}}}|IPA=IPA: |lang=Kazakh: |pron=pronounced |=|Kazakh pronunciation: }}Template:IPA{{#if:|Template:IPA audio link }}), also marketed as Tan (Template:Lang-ky, Template:IPA-ky) by Enesay (Template:Lang-ky), is a beverage common to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It consists of qatiq or suzma, salt, and in modern times, carbonated water. The Shoro beverage company markets chalap as "Chalap Shoro" (Template:Lang-ky).
In Uzbekistan it is part of rural culture which originates from nomadic traditions. In Uzbek cuisine it includes vegetables, so it looks like a cold soup.
