Best Authentic Turkish Cacik Recipes
TURKISH CACIK RECIPE
This Turkish cacik recipe uses plain yogurt, cucumber and mint and is so easy to make at home.
Provided by Ayngelina Brogan
Categories Turkey
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix yogurt with cucumber, garlic, salt, mint and dill. (Lemon juice optional). Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavours to blend.
- If you'd like a thinner, soup-like dip add water until you reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac (optional) to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 191 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
CACIK (TURKISH TZATZIKI)
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the garlic, yoghurt and mint. Gently add the cucumbers and season well with salt.
- If serving as a dip, add to your serving bowl and top with extra virgin olive oil and some fresh mint. Serve immediately, or as soon as possible.
- If serving as a soup, add water until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to 4 small bowls, topping with a little extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint and serve immediately.
TURKISH YOGURT WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS (CACıK)
Steps:
- First, whisk the yogurt and olive oil together to make a smooth mixture. Gradually whisk in the water until you get the consistency you want. Some prefer their 'cacık' watery while some like it thick. It's completely up to you.
- Next add the cucumbers, garlic, and spices and mix thoroughly until smooth. Adjust the spices to your taste.
- It is best to refrigerate your 'cacık' for a few hours before serving. Serve your ice-cold 'cacık' in small, decorative bowls. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the center of each one. Garnish each with a small sprig of fresh mint or dill weed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TURKISH CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)
This is a great recipe for a traditional yogurt and cucumber dip or sauce, flavored with garlic and fresh mint or dill.
Provided by Saad Fayed
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl , combine the grated cucumbers and minced garlic. Add salt to taste.
- Mix in the yogurt with a wooden spoon, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with the mint or dill, and drizzle olive oil on top. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 16 ounces (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TURKISH CACIK
A refreshing dish that usually takes place of a plate of salad. Very refreshing on hot summer days. Can be used as an appetizer or as a dip.
Provided by ErOnur
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place yoghurt in a large bowl.
- Add all other ingredients, except salt and water, and mix thoroughly.
- Add water until required consistency is achieved.
- Stir in some salt, taste and add more if required.
- Chill in refrigerator for about two hours before serving.
AUTHENTIC TURKISH CACIK
Hi I got this recipe whilst staying in Turkey with my Dad and his friends. I make it all the time and it is a big hit in the summer at barbeques! It's different to the usual recipes where you use cucumber and mint as they tend to have a more Greek/Indian flavour to them. I sometimes use rocket in this dish but it's not necessary, however if you do, use very little ( few leaves finely chopped) as it will taste rather funky!
Provided by CarlyBug
Categories Turkish
Time 3h10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Roughly tear the watercress using your hands, if you are using rocket then finely chop and mix in with watercress,now thinly line the bottom of your dish with these leaves(casserole dishes are ideal).
- Pour however much Greek yoghurt you would like over the watercress and using a spoon even out the yoghurt.
- Finely chop your garlic. Personal preference as to how much use use as I am a garlic lover and I tend to overdo it but I use 2 medium sized cloves when making it for new tastebuds! Sprinle the garlic evenly over the yoghurt and using the spoon gently mix into the yoghurt layer.
- Now sprinkle a very tiny amount of lemon and lime juice over the Cacik.
- Finally drizzle olive oil over the Cacik and leave to settle for a few hours in the fridge.
- Serve with Kofte, as an appetizer at barbeques or with whatever you fancy. It is also best when you use fresh bread and dip into the Cacik.
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