How To Make Cacık (Tzatziki/Turkish Cold Yogurt Soup) At Home

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often more affordable.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a common and cheaper herb.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder offers convenience.

Slice cucumbers into thin pieces and then cut them into small cubes.

Optionally, remove seeds from the cucumber slices.

Use a sharp knife for safety while cutting the cucumbers.

Mix the chopped cucumbers with Turkish yogurt in a bowl.

Add one clove of garlic, crushed or minced, to the mixture.

Chop approximately half a glass of fresh dill and add it to the bowl.

Chop fresh mint leaves and add them to the mixture.

Add two pinches of salt and mix everything well.

Pour in half a cup of cold water, adjusting the amount based on desired consistency.

Mix until smooth and well combined, ensuring the yogurt and water blend together.

Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl.

Drizzle approximately two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on top.

Garnish with a couple of fresh mint leaves before serving.

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