Kuru fasulye (Turkish white bean stew)
Pirinç pilavı (buttery rice pilaf)
Haydari (strained yoghurt dip)
40 minEasy
Cacık (yoghurt and cucumber) recipe
Yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and dried mint, ready in ten minutes. The best partner for pilaf, kofte and kuru fasulye.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- ~110 kcal
Method
Prepare the cucumber
Peel the cucumbers and dice them small, or coarsely grate and squeeze lightly.
Loosen the yoghurt
Whisk the yoghurt with the crushed garlic and salt. Add the cold water slowly until it reaches the consistency you like.
Combine
Stir in the cucumber, sprinkle with dried mint and drizzle with olive oil. Serve cold.
Tips
- If you want it as a meze, add no water and squeeze the cucumber well.
- Served with ice cubes it is far more refreshing in summer.
Storage
Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. It turns watery as the cucumber releases liquid.
Nutrition
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
