Cacık

Cacık

Cacık

Veg

Thick yogurt stirred with finely grated cucumber, garlic, dried mint, and olive oil — Turkey's refreshing yogurt dip, the ancestor of Greek tzatziki, served alongside grilled meats and mezze.

Cuisines

Turkish

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , plain
water 1 cup Water , cold
Cucumber 1 medium Cucumber , finely chopped
Garlic 1 clove Garlic , finely chopped
olive oil 1 tablespoon Olive oil
salt — Salt , to taste
Black Pepper — Black Pepper , freshly ground to taste
Dill 1 tablespoon Dill , fresh
Mint 1 tablespoon Mint , fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater.
  2. 2 Place the grated cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with a little salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
  3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and cold water, whisking until smooth.
  4. 4 Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt mixture.
  5. 5 Finely chop the garlic and add it to the bowl.
  6. 6 Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7 Chop the dill and mint, then add them to the mixture.
  8. 8 Mix everything well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Tips

For a thicker consistency, use strained yogurt or reduce the amount of water.