The Summer Dip Everyone Loves: Cacık with Garlic & Cucumber

Cacık – Turkish Yogurt-Cucumber Dip

Description
A refreshing dip made from creamy yogurt, cucumber and garlic—perfect beside grilled meats, börek or simply with flatbread. A hint of mint and a drizzle of olive oil give it the unmistakable Turkish touch.

Ingredients (serves 2)
• 250 g thick yogurt (Turkish or Greek style)
• 1 cucumber
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp dried mint
• Salt, to taste
• 50–100 ml cold mineral water (still or sparkling) to reach the consistency you like

Method
1. Peel the cucumber and coarsely grate it.
2. Finely grate or press the garlic.
3. In a bowl mix yogurt with cucumber and garlic.
4. Stir in olive oil, dried mint and salt.
5. Whisk in mineral water a little at a time until the dip is as thick or thin as you prefer.
6. Taste, chill briefly—then enjoy!

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Welcome back! Today we’re making
a refreshing yogurt cucumber dip. We take a cucumber
and peel it. 2 cloves of garlic, finely grated. Roughly grate the cucumber. For two people, we use
250 g of yogurt. Mix well. Depending on your taste,
you can add more yogurt. 2 teaspoons of olive oil. A pinch of salt. 1 tablespoon of dried mint
adds a Turkish touch. Cold mineral water with or without
carbonation, for the right consistency. Taste it and… WONDERFUL!