Turkish Cacik

Turkish Cacik is a refreshing and creamy yogurt dip that is traditionally served as a meze in Turkey. Made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and herbs, it is perfect as a side dish or a dip for pita bread.

Ingredients

• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 medium (grated) cucumber
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (chopped) dill
• 1 tablespoon (chopped) mint
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt with grated cucumber.
2. Add minced garlic to the mixture and stir well.
3. Incorporate olive oil, dill, and mint, mixing thoroughly.
4. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice according to your taste.
5. Chill the cacik in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Serve cold as a dip or side dish, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Cooking Time

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: No cooking required
• Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)

Servings

This recipe yields approximately 4 servings of Turkish Cacik, perfect for sharing.

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