Cacik
A Turkish cucumber yogurt dip (cacık) featuring strained yogurt with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dried mint.
Steps
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Step 1: Line a sieve over a large bowl with a thick sheet of kitchen paper and spoon the yogurt into the sieve. Cover with another sheet and refrigerate to strain for at least 12 hours.
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Step 2: In a bowl, add the lemon juice, most of the olive oil, and the dried mint; stir to soften and let the flavors soak. Mix in the strained yogurt and discard the liquid.
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Step 3: Halve the cucumber lengthwise and remove the seeds; halve widthwise to make them easier to handle, then grate into the yogurt. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible with clean hands.
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Step 4: Add the grated cucumber, garlic and 0.75 teaspoon flaky salt; mix well. Garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of dried mint.
