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Jajik
5 from 12 votes

Jajik

Jajik is a chilled yogurt-based cucumber dish flavored with garlic and dried mint. The cucumbers are grated and drained to remove excess moisture, then blended with plain yogurt, garlic, and salt for a refreshing and lightly tangy side. This dish is often served cold and provides a cool, creamy contrast to richer foods.

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber large
  • 16 oz PLAIN yogurt 500 g, 2 cups
  • 2 garlic crushed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Grate the cucumbers, and squeeze out any extra water. Alternately, you can finely diced the tomatoes. No need to peel in either case.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, dried mint and salt. Taste, and adjust seasoning as you like.
  3. Store in the fridge until ready to serve!

Notes

  • Remove excess moisture from cucumbers to keep the yogurt mixture thick and creamy.
  • Adjust garlic amount to suit taste; more garlic intensifies the flavor.
  • Whole milk yogurt is preferred, though low-fat yogurt can be substituted.
  • The recipe scales easily for larger portions and flavor improves after a night refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 178mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.