Description
A cold meze/soup made by mixing grated cucumber and garlic with yogurt, finished refreshingly with mint.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Yogurt
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Dried mint
- Olive oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel cucumber in stripes, grate finely or chop extremely small, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix plain yogurt, grated garlic, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add cucumber to the yogurt and mix well. Plate, sprinkle generously with dried mint (nane), and drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve chilled, often with ice cubes floating.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Dried mint and Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Unsweetened yogurt, Japanese cucumber
Pairing
All meat dishes(Kebabs and Pilafs)
Trivia
[Trend] Shares roots with Greek 'Tzatziki'. In Turkey, it acts as both a soup (watery) and a meze (thick), making it the absolute king of the summer table.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Not just slurped like soup, but poured directly over pilaf or kebabs as a sauce to enjoy a flavor change!
Allergen
Dairy