Cacik Turkish Tzatziki Recipes

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TURKISH CACIK RECIPE



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This Turkish cacik recipe uses plain yogurt, cucumber and mint and is so easy to make at home.

Provided by Ayngelina Brogan

Categories     Turkey

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole fat plain yogurt
2 whole english cucumbers, peeled and small diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp dried mint or 1 tablespoon fresh mint
1 tsp dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon high quality olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac, optional

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt with cucumber, garlic, salt, mint and dill. (Lemon juice optional). Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavours to blend.
  • If you'd like a thinner, soup-like dip add water until you reach desired consistency.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac (optional) to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 191 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

CACIK (TURKISH TZATZIKI)



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Provided by Vidar Bergum

Categories     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove of garlic, crushed to a paste with a little salt
500 g (18 oz) Greek or Turkish yoghurt
2 tsp dried mint
300 g (10 oz) Persian cucumbers, partly peeled and finely chopped
c. 200 ml (c. ⅘ cup) ice cold water (optional)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to serve
fresh mint, to serve
salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the garlic, yoghurt and mint. Gently add the cucumbers and season well with salt.
  • If serving as a dip, add to your serving bowl and top with extra virgin olive oil and some fresh mint. Serve immediately, or as soon as possible.
  • If serving as a soup, add water until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to 4 small bowls, topping with a little extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint and serve immediately.

TURKISH CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)



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This is a great recipe for a traditional yogurt and cucumber dip or sauce, flavored with garlic and fresh mint or dill.

Provided by Saad Fayed

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers (peeled and grated)
16 oz. yogurt ( plain , cold)
2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 tablespoon mint (fresh, chopped, or dill)
Salt to taste
Garnish: drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl , combine the grated cucumbers and minced garlic. Add salt to taste.
  • Mix in the yogurt with a wooden spoon, and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with the mint or dill, and drizzle olive oil on top. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 16 ounces (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CACIK (TZATZIKI "COUSIN")



Cacik (Tzatziki

Entered for safe-keeping. From Clean Eating, May/June 2009. Turkish cacik lacks lemon juice and uses less garlic than its cousin, tzatziki sauce. If yogurt is not drained, the mixture will be creamier. Substitute mint for all or part of the fresh dill, as you please.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt (drained in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve overnight)
13 inches English cucumbers, peeled or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 garlic clove, smashed
5 teaspoons fresh dill, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place yogurt in a large bowl.
  • Grate cucumber and squeeze or pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Gently fold into yogurt.
  • Add garlic, dill, salt and pepper and mix.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 4.9

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