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Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Meze)
A thick, creamy meze dish from Turkey, Haydari is a wonderful accompaniment to any feast. A salty, tangy and herbaceous hit of flavour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Yoghurt Straining (optional)
4 hrs
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yoghurt (thick and creamy variety) (or strained - see notes below)
- 6 oz soft feta cheese (170g)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ lemon (juice of)
Instructions
To strain the yoghurt - Optional
- For the best results, strained yoghurt is the way to go.1. Dampen a piece of muslin or fine tea towel and squeeze out as much water as you can.2. Place the muslin/teatowel into a fine sieve and then put in the yoghurt.3. Place the sieve over a bowl large enough to collect the excess liquid in the bottom without touching the sieve (about a 2" gap)4. Refrigerate for 4 hours or longer (up to 24).
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To make the Haydari
- Using a fork, mash the feta with about 2 tbsp of the yoghurt until smooth
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp of the mint, the dill and lemon and stir well
- Spread the mixture over a plate in a thin layer and then drizzle over a little more extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining dried mint, the parsley and finally a spritz of lemon juice.
- Refrigerate until needed. It'll stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge (covered).
Notes
- How to strain your own yoghurt
- You can also make Haydari using labne
- Storing
- Store Haydari in the fridge for up to a week. It is NOT suitable for freezing.
- Serving
- Serve with flatbreads, pitta breads or raw vegetables to scoop up the Haydari
- Lightly dampen some muslin or a tea towel.
- Place over a fine sieve and add the yoghurt
- Place the sieve over a bowl with enough space to collect the water without touching the sieve and then cover the top loosely with plastic wrap or a tea towel.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours, pour out the water and you're done.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
538mg
(22%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
388IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.