Cacik Turkish Tzatziki Food

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TURKISH CACIK RECIPE



Turkish Cacik Recipe image

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)



Cacik (Turkish tzatziki) image

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)



Turkish Cacik (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip) image

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

YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SALAD (TZATZIKI OR CACIK)



Yogurt and Cucumber Salad (Tzatziki or Cacik) image

Provided by David Kamen

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Yogurt     Mint     Cucumber     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and shredded
Kosher salt
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried mint
12 to 14 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place the shredded cucumbers in a medium bowl and toss with a few pinches of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to draw some of the liquid out of the cucumbers.
  • 2. Drain the excess liquid from the bowl of cucumbers. Add in the yogurt, vinegar, garlic, dried mint, and fresh mint. Mix well to combine. Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TURKISH CACIK



Turkish Cacik image

A refreshing dish that usually takes place of a plate of salad. Very refreshing on hot summer days. Can be used as an appetizer or as a dip.

Provided by ErOnur

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain yogurt
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced very small
2 cloves garlic, diced very small
salt
2 tablespoons ground and dried mint
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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.

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