Cacik (Cucumber Yogurt Soup)

Name: Cacik (Cucumber Yogurt Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt thinned with water); 1 cup ice water; 1 English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), grated or diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tsp dried mint (or 2 tbsp fresh mint); 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

A refreshing Turkish chilled yogurt soup loaded with grated cucumber, fresh dill, and mint, seasoned with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect served ice-cold on a hot day.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt thinned with water)
1 cup ice water
1 English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), grated or diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp dried mint (or 2 tbsp fresh mint)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

Instructions

1

Grate or finely dice 1 grated or diced English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers). If using a box grater, squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber with your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
2

In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt thinned with water) with 1 cup ice water until smooth and pourable.
3

Stir in English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp dried mint (or 2 tbsp fresh mint), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice).
4

Taste and adjust seasoning. The soup should be tangy, garlicky, and well-salted. Add more ice water to reach your desired consistency.
5

Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled, drizzled with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil.

Questions

Can I make Cacik (Cucumber Yogurt Soup) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (or Greek yogurt thinned with water). Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cacik (Cucumber Yogurt Soup) keep?

It is served cold: refrigerate it up to three days and stir before serving. Do not freeze it; the texture coarsens.

Can I halve or double Cacik (Cucumber Yogurt Soup)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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