Cacik ( Turkish Yogurt with Cucumbers and Herbs)

Name: Cacik ( Turkish Yogurt with Cucumbers and Herbs)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 18 ounces plain yogurt; 1 cups cold water; 2 cucumbers; 2-3 cloves garlic; Salt to taste; 1/2 cups fresh dill; 1 tablespoons olive oil; Fresh mint leaves

admin June 25, 2022

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Cacik ( Turkish Yogurt with Cucumbers and Herbs)

Author: admin Courses: Appetizer, Mediterranean, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time 15 min Total Time 15 mins Servings: 2

Description

Plain yogurt is one of the basic ingredients in Turkish cuisine. This fresh,ice-cold yogurt recipe can be a great appetizer for hot summer days.

Ingredients

Servings

18 ounces plain yogurt
1 cups cold water
2 cucumbers (peeled and finely diced)
2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt to taste
¹⁄₂ cups fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Whisk the yogurt and cold water in a big bowl. The amount of water that you add is totally up to you. You can add less water if you want it “thick”.

Add cucumbers,fresh dill,garlic and salt one at a time and mix until smooth.

Ladle your “cacik” into small bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Bon Appetit!