Tzatziki
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Tzatziki or cacık is a yoghurt dip or meze also served widely in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It is basically made from yogurt with chopped-up cucumber or other vegetables. It is excellent to go with the spiced meat dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine.
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| Type | Dip |
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| Course | Appetizer |
| Place of origin | Ottoman Empire |
| Main ingredients | Strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, salt, sometimes lemon juice, dill, mint, or parsley |
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Media related to A common recipe is strained yogurt (usually from sheep or goat milk) mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes lemon juice, and dill, mint, or parsley.[1] Tzatziki is almost always served cold.
Tzatziki Media
Turkish cacık seasoned with Aleppo pepper and mint
Bulgarian tarator served as soup
References
- ↑ "Classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce". Archived from the original on 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2015-05-28.