Post by Amani on Aug 2, 2008 14:38:05 GMT -5
Cacik
by Marlena Spieler
Pronounced "jaah-jeek," cacik is one of an endless variety of garlicky yogurt and cucumber salads. Eat as a salad or sauce-like accompaniment to pilafs and rice.
1/2 English cucumber, coarsely shredded
2 to 3 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
1 1/2 to 2 cups whole-milk plain yogurt, stirred
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
A few drops of vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil, if needed
Garnish (optional):
About 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Chopped fresh feathery dill
Squeeze shredded cucumber with your hands. Place in a colander to drain further. Chop garlic on a cutting board with salt until it becomes a paste. Blend yogurt and sour cream. Stir in garlic paste, then the cucumber. Taste for salt; add a few drops of vinegar. If needed, add a teaspoon or two of olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, spoon into a bowl. Top with optional garnish.
Serves 4.
PER SERVING: 105 calories, 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat (4 g saturated), 22 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 0 fiber.
by Marlena Spieler
Pronounced "jaah-jeek," cacik is one of an endless variety of garlicky yogurt and cucumber salads. Eat as a salad or sauce-like accompaniment to pilafs and rice.
1/2 English cucumber, coarsely shredded
2 to 3 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
1 1/2 to 2 cups whole-milk plain yogurt, stirred
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
A few drops of vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil, if needed
Garnish (optional):
About 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Chopped fresh feathery dill
Squeeze shredded cucumber with your hands. Place in a colander to drain further. Chop garlic on a cutting board with salt until it becomes a paste. Blend yogurt and sour cream. Stir in garlic paste, then the cucumber. Taste for salt; add a few drops of vinegar. If needed, add a teaspoon or two of olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, spoon into a bowl. Top with optional garnish.
Serves 4.
PER SERVING: 105 calories, 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat (4 g saturated), 22 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 0 fiber.