Cacık Recipe Refreshing Yoghurt Cucumber Dip

CACIK TURKISH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl to make sure it's smooth. Add water to the yogurt and whisk until it's completely incorporated.
• Grate the cucumbers in another bowl and if they're too watery, squeeze out the excess water. If they're not too watery, add the directly to the yogurt and water.
• Mix well and add garlic, salt and dried mint. Taste and add more salt if needed.
• Chill cacik yogurt and cucumber in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
• To serve, divide it between 4 bowls and top each with a little bit of olive oil.

CACıK RECIPE - REFRESHING YOGHURT & CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Add your yoghurt to a large bowl.
• Add a tiny splash of water to your yoghurt and stir vigorously until it is mixed.
• Keep adding the water a little at a time and stirring until your yoghurt is the thickness you want.
• Now add half the olive oil and stir again until it is mixed and the yoghurt is smooth.
• Add your lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
• Now stir in your garlic and mint.
• Add your cucumber to the yoghurt dip and stir.
• Do a taste test and add a pinch of salt. You can also add more mint or lemon at this stage to suit your taste.
• Before serving, if you like, you can add a bit more dried mint to the surface of your cacık along with a drizzle more olive oil

TURKISH YOGURT WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS (CACıK)

Steps:

• First, whisk the yogurt and olive oil together to make a smooth mixture. Gradually whisk in the water until you get the consistency you want. Some prefer their 'cacık' watery while some like it thick. It's completely up to you.
• Next add the cucumbers, garlic, and spices and mix thoroughly until smooth. Adjust the spices to your taste.
• It is best to refrigerate your 'cacık' for a few hours before serving. Serve your ice-cold 'cacık' in small, decorative bowls. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the center of each one. Garnish each with a small sprig of fresh mint or dill weed.

TURKISH CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)

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.

TURKISH CACIK

Steps:

• Place yoghurt in a large bowl.
• Add all other ingredients, except salt and water, and mix thoroughly.
• Add water until required consistency is achieved.
• Stir in some salt, taste and add more if required.
• Chill in refrigerator for about two hours before serving.