Turkish Garlic Yoghurt Sauce Recipes

TURKISH GARLIC & YOGHURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Using the side of a kitchen knife, crush together the salt and garlic into a smooth paste. Combine with the yoghurt, olive oil and lemon juice. Add a Tablespoon of water to thin out the sauce a little.
• Tip into a serving bowl and add a couple of grinds of black pepper and a little drizzle of olive oil.

HAYDARI (TURKISH YOGURT DIP)

Steps:

• Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.
• Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

TURKISH GARLIC YOGURT MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the yogurt in a strainer lined with paper towels. Set the strainer over a large bowl and allow the yogurt to drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator. You can save the resulting whey for drinking. (If you're in a hurry, you can omit this step -- the marinade will be very nearly as rich.)
• Place the drained yogurt in a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients. The marinade works best used within a few hours of making.
• 2 cups is enough to marinate 2 to 3 pounds of meat.

TURKEY SOUVLAKI WITH GARLIC-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Break turkey burgers up into small pieces and add pieces to skillet. Add allspice, cumin, and oregano and mix well. Cook 5 minutes to heat through, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber and garlic powder. Mix well.
• Place a piece of lettuce in the bottom of the pita pocket. Spoon turkey mixture onto lettuce in pita pockets and top with yogurt mixture.

YOGURT GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well.
• Serve immediately or keep refrigerated for up to five days until use.

TURKEY WITH YOGURT GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Place bread in a small bowl; add water and let stand 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt with the side of a knife to form a paste; stir into yogurt, cover, and refrigerate.
• Squeeze the water from the bread and place in a large bowl.
• Add turkey, parsley, onion, paprika, thyme, cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt and allspice; mix well.
• Form into 8 patties (log shaped 1"x4").
• Spray grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
• Fry patties, turning frequently, until they reach and internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes; let cool 5 minutes.
• Serve on a lettuce line platter with the yogurt sauce on the side.