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Cacik, a Turkish cucumber yogurt dip, served in a rustic bowl with pita chips.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Extra virgin olive oil for garnish

Instructions

  • Grate the cucumber and use a fine-mesh sieve or clean kitchen towel to squeeze out any excess water.
    Cacik Recipe
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, water, plain yogurt, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, dried mint, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
    A glass bowl of cacik, a creamy cucumber and yogurt dip, being stirred with a spoon.
  • Transfer the cacik into a serving dish. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve chilled.
    Cacik Recipe

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 349mg (15%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 7g (8%)

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