Cacik Turkish Yogurt Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
8232 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Soup, Condiments
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Cuisine
Turkish
Cacik Turkish Yogurt Dip
Description
This Cacik recipe uses thick, strained Turkish or Greek yogurt as a base, blended with a small amount of water to achieve a creamy, smooth consistency. Baby cucumbers are chopped into small pieces rather than grated to prevent excess moisture, maintaining a firm texture in the dip. Garlic and fresh mint are added for aromatic and savory notes, rounded out by salt and a finishing drizzle of olive oil.
The flavor is cool and herbaceous, with a balance between the tangy yogurt, the sweetness and crunch of cucumbers, and the depth of garlic and mint. While traditionally served chilled as a condiment or side dish, cacik can be diluted with additional water to create a refreshing cold soup to enjoy on warm days.
For best taste, prepare cacik a few hours in advance and keep chilled until serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours; stirring before serving is recommended due to some water release from cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 560 grams yogurt (2 cups) strained, Turkish or Greek
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 baby cucumbers or ½ a regular English cucumber
- salt to taste
- 5 leaves mint chopped, fresh
- olive oil to drizzle
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the yogurt and water till creamy and smooth.
- Chop the cucumbers into small pieces and mince the garlic, then add to the yogurt. Add salt and mix well.
- Stir in the chopped mint and drizzle with olive oil. Cover and chill till required.
Notes
- Use small baby cucumbers (Persian cucumbers) for best flavor and texture; if unavailable, half a regular English cucumber works.
- Chop cucumbers instead of grating to avoid excess water in the dip.
- Make the dip a few hours ahead and keep it chilled for best freshness.
- Leftover cacik can be stored in a sealed container for up to 48 hours; stir well before serving.
- To turn cacik into a cold soup, mix with about half a cup of cold water before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82.32kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.48g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.58g | 9% |
| Fat | 4.03g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.58g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 15.93mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 240.06mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.14g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 150.68IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 156.78mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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