Chilled Cucumber and Yogurt Soup (Cacik) Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Large cucumber
- 2 cups Yogurt, plain
- 2 tsp Distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Mint, finely cut
- 1/2 tsp Dill, finely cut
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 sprigs of Mint
DIRECTIONS:
Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise into halves. Scoop out all the seeds and then grate the cucumber coarsely. Mix the yogurt in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the grated cucumber, vinegar, mint, dill, and salt till completely incorporated.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours in advance. When ready to serve pour into a bowl and garnish with sprigs of mint.
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Serves 4.