Cacik
A Turkish cucumber yogurt sauce very similar to Greek Tzatziki.Yield: 1 ½ c cacik
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber, finely grated, (about ½ c grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 c plain yogurt (regular or Greek)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh mint, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dry
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dry
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped, or ⅓ teaspoon dry
Instructions
- Mix the salt and grated cucumber. Place in a fine sieve over a bowl and let drain for 20-30 minutes. When you are ready to make your dip, mix yogurt, garlic and seasonings together.
- Press out any excess moisture from for grated cucumber and pat it dry with a clean towel. Add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 1-3 hours to let the flavors come together.
- Dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It will separate slightly the longer it sets, just stir the moisture back into the yogurt before serving.