HOW TO MAKE CACIK CUCUMBER AND YOGURT DIP/MEZE

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Welcome the audience and introduce the dish as a yogurt and cucumber dip called 'cacik'.

List the ingredients: cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, dried mint, olive oil, and salt.

Chop the cucumber by peeling the skin and then dicing it into small cubes using a sharp knife.

Grate two cloves of garlic and set aside.

Mix the chopped cucumber with the grated garlic in a bowl.

Add thick yogurt to the cucumber and garlic mixture, using two spoons of yogurt.

Season the mixture with salt and add dried mint to taste.

Drizzle olive oil into the mixture for flavor.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined, adjusting consistency as desired.

Serve the dip in a bowl, drizzling a little olive oil on top before serving.

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