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
| 1 cup | plain yogurt |
| 1 cup | cold water |
| 1 medium | cucumber |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | freshly ground black pepper to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh dill |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh mint |
Instructions
- 1 Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater.
- 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 In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt and cold water, whisking until smooth.
- 4 Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt mixture.
- 5 Finely chop the garlic and add it to the bowl.
- 6 Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 7 Chop the dill and mint, then add them to the mixture.
- 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.