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Cacik - Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Course
Sides
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings
12
people
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Cacik is a Turkish cucumber yogurt sauce or side dish made from roughly chopped cucumbers, fresh lemon juice, and mint.
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Ingredients
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2
cups
whole milk plain yogurt
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4-5
Persian cucumber
finely diced (peeling skin, optional)
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1
lemon juiced
about 2 tbsp
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1
lemon zested
about 1 tbsp
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1
tsp
kosher salt
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¼
cup
freshly chopped mint
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1
tsp
chopped garlic
Instructions
Add the chopped cucumber into a large bowl.
4-5 Persian cucumber
Add the zest of the lemon, juice of the lemon, garlic, mint, and salt. Mix to combine.
1 lemon juiced,
1 lemon zested,
1 tsp kosher salt,
1 tsp chopped garlic,
¼ cup freshly chopped mint
Add the yogurt, stir, and fold until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
2 cups whole milk plain yogurt
Enjoy right away.
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Notes
This makes 3 cups of sauce.
The smaller the cucumber is chopped, the better.
If you don't like garlic, simply omit it.
Use lime if you don't have a lemon.
Iodized salt is saltier than kosher, so adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Equipment
mixing bowls
Wooden mixing spoon
Measuring spoons
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Zester
Liquid measuring cup
Nutrition
Serving:
0.25
cup
Calories:
31
kcal
Carbohydrates:
4
g
Protein:
2
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
5
mg
Sodium:
213
mg
Potassium:
110
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
102
IU
Vitamin C:
6
mg
Calcium:
58
mg
Iron:
1
mg
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