Cacık Recipe
Cacık
Turkish Yogurt and Cucumber Dip / Sauce
Submitted By: Taz

Ingredients:

½ Cup Plain Yogurt (Yoğurt)
3 Persian Cucumbers (Farsça Salatalık) - grated or finely chopped
1 clove Fresh Garlic (Sarımsak) - grated into a paste
Juice of 1 Lemon (Limon Suyu)
1 ½ tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Zeytinyağı)
½ tsp Dried Mint (Kuru Nane)
Kosher Salt (Tuz) to taste 

Preparation:
  1. Place the yogurt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth - Add the olive oil and continue to whisk until thoroughly combined
  2. Add the lemon juice and whisk to combine - Add the garlic and mint and whisk to combine - Fold in the cucumber until thoroughly combined
  3. Season with salt to taste
  4. Cover and place in the refrigerator for a minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to mature
  5. Garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of dried mint
  6. Serve cold alongside grilled meats, as part of your mezze table, or as part of any Turkish meal
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