Cacik (Turkish Yogurt with Cucumbers)
Cacik is a refreshing and delicious Turkish Yogurt dish made with cucumbers & herbs, a very similar dip to its Greek cousin known as "tzatziki".
Servings: 4 portion
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g thick strained yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 2 small Turkish cucumbers (or 1 large cucumber)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumbers with the large size of your grater. Alternatively, you can leave the skin or finely chop the cucumber for a crunchier texture.
- Add the fresh herbs and dried mint to the cucumbers.
- Whisk the yogurt, salt, and olive oil together to make a smooth mixture.
- At this stage, if you want your cacik thin, more like a drink consistency, whisk in some cold water
- Add the cucumbers, dried mint, finely chopped fresh herbs to yogurt, and mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Transfer it to individual bowls and garnish it with some fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
- Avoid using flavored or fruit yogurt for cacik, only use plain natural yogurt.
- Make cacik as late as possible before serving. Once mixed, the cucumbers quickly lose their crunch and the yogurt starts releasing whey.
- You can also finely chop the cucumbers if you want to have a crunchier texture.
- The consistency of cacik depends on how you want to serve it. Adjust the amount of water you add to your yogurt to make it thicker or runnier.
- You can substitute it with a dairy-free version to make this delicious dip vegan!
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg