Recipe for
Cacık (Turkish Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)
Cool, creamy, and refreshingly herby — Cacık is Turkey’s answer to summer heat and rich meals. Somewhere between a dip and a chilled soup, it’s always welcome alongside grilled dishes. While the essentials are yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and mint, you might notice an unexpected herb or technique from the host’s own ritual.
Ingredients:
1½ cups plain yogurt
1–2 small cucumbers (grated or finely chopped)
1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon salt
Dried mint (to taste)
Water (optional, to thin)
1½ cups plain yogurt
1–2 small cucumbers (grated or finely chopped)
1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon salt
Dried mint (to taste)
Water (optional, to thin)
Steps for
Cacık (Turkish Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)
1. In a bowl, mix yogurt with a little water if you prefer it more fluid.
2. Add grated cucumber, garlic, and salt.
3. Stir well. Add dried mint and mix again.