Cacik (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)
Yield: about 3 cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yogurt is an important element in Turkish cuisine — the English word yoghurt or yogurt derives from the Turkish word yoğurt. Yogurt can accompany almost all meat dishes (kebabs, köfte) and vegetable dishes. In villages, yogurt is eaten regularly with rice or bread. The most popular way of serving yogurt as a mezze is Cacik, which is served with meat, sandwiches, rice and kebabs.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 2 cups whole milk plain yogurt Add to list
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed Add to list
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Add to list
- 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint Add to list
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Serve with rice, pasta, kebabs, meat or chicken dishes. Keep it refrigerated as long as the yogurt's expiration date.
Afiyet olsun … bon appétit!
Recipe by , PCC Cooks instructor
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