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Cacik

Cacık


Description

Cacik is a delicious yogurt-based dip with grated cucumber and dill. Learn the difference between a Turkish cacik, Greek tzaziki or Balkan tarator. Enjoy!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 250g (1/2 lb) cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 20ml (4 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
  • 40g (1 1/2 oz) dill, finely chopped
  • 1kg (2 lbs) Lancashire Farm Greek yogurt
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cucumber in a sieve, salt it abundantly and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  2. After the allotted time squeeze all the excess water out of the cucumber.
  3. Add the garlic and olive oil to the food processor and blend until it forms a smooth paste.
  4. Place the cucumber, garlic paste, dill and yogurt in a big bowl along with some salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients with your hands until all the elements have dispersed evenly.
  5. Place the dip in a bowl, drizzle it with olive oil and enjoy.

Notes

  • Serve with any barbecued meat or eat with vegetable crudités, chips or fresh bread.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 227
  • Sugar: 19.5 g
  • Sodium: 127 mg
  • Fat: 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.4 g
  • Protein: 24.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg