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
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- 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
- Place the cucumber in a sieve, salt it abundantly and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- After the allotted time squeeze all the excess water out of the cucumber.
- Add the garlic and olive oil to the food processor and blend until it forms a smooth paste.
- 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.
- 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