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Cacik

Cacik

Middle Eastern
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15 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

15 min · 4 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

90 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 6g
Fats 5g

About this dish

A cooling Turkish yoghurt and cucumber dip, lifted with garlic and fresh dill and finished with a trickle of olive oil.

Allergy Info

Dairy

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Cucumbercoarsely grated1
  • Garlic clovescrushed1
  • Fresh Dillfinely chopped10 g
  • Fresh Mintfinely chopped5 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Full-Fat Plain Yogurt400 g

Dried Goods

  • Waterto loosen, if needed60 ml

Spices & Seasonings

  • Fine sea salt0.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Extra-virgin olive oilto serve1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Box grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board

Method

1

Coarsely grate the cucumber, then squeeze it firmly in a clean tea towel to remove as much liquid as possible.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Tip the grated cucumber into a mixing bowl with the yoghurt and crushed garlic.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Stir in the chopped dill, mint and fine sea salt, loosening with a splash of water if the dip is thicker than you like.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Spoon the cacik into a serving bowl and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil.

Approx. 2 minutes