Cacik

Serves 10    Preparation time     5 Minutes     Difficulty     Easy       

A dish that is enjoyed by all age groups, it takes only 5 minutes to prepare and can be turned in to a cold soup in the summer. Cacik will add to your table, a light and healthy dish that can be served with all Turkish food, hot and cold. 

Ingredients

Plain yogurt (Turkish or Greek)
3 Cucumbers
4 glove of garlic
1 tbsp. of dried mint
1tbsp Olive oil
1 lemon

Method

Step 1: Place the yogurt in to a bowl

Step 2: Peel the cucumbers you can either grate them or chop in small pieces and add to the yogurt

Step 3: Peel and chop the garlic in tiny pieces (this can be added depending on personal choice)

Step 4: Add olive oil, lemon juice and mint

Step 5:  Mix and serve

The cacik is a favorite of all Turkish homes. It is done next to almost any meal and enjoyed in all seasons.