Turkish · 15 min · serves 4

Cacık (Yogurt with Cucumber and Herbs)

Kept by The Bhook kitchen

Ingredients

• 400 g plain yogurt
• 1 long cucumber
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp dried mint or 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 100 ml water

Method

1. Peel the cucumber if you like and grate it coarsely. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let it sit for 5 min. Squeeze gently to remove excess water.
2. In a bowl, beat yogurt and 100 ml cold water together with a fork until smooth and pourable.
3. Crush or finely grate garlic, add to the yogurt. Stir in the cucumber, mint, olive oil, and 1 tsp salt.
4. Mix well. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve cold, texture should be creamy and just pourable.

The most common mistake is adding too much water. Add it a little at a time until you get the right consistency.