Cucumber Yogurt Salad / Cacık
This recipe is for a cold side soup with yogurt and cucumbers.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 cucumbers large
- 500 grams yogurt plain
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dry mint flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- 200 milllilitres drinking water approximately
- 1 tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- Pour the yogurt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk it to make it smooth.
- Cut the cucumber to very tiny cubes. Do not grate or use a processor if possible; if you do the cucumbers become messy and watery.
- Add the cucumber to the yogurt. Mix. Add cold drinking water until you have a thick texture. Do not forget this is supposed to be eaten with a spoon, like a soup. Some like it really watery, some with some thickness. Make it according to your taste.
- Add salt, dry mint flakes. Mix
- You can also add chopped dill, red pepper flakes and a tablespoonful of extra virgin olive oil. But these are optional.
- Serve a large ladleful for every person in a small bowl. Serve chilled and enjoy.