Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When it comes to dips, Cacik or Tzatiki is definitely in the top 5. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and is a great choice for a light snack. It's a lot simpler than you think to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients for it. Once you've made it, you'll never be able to buy store bought Tzatiki again, and if you serve it with my recipe for seasoned bread your bound to fall in love.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Making perfect Cacik
05:00 The ultimate dipping bread
07:02 Serving suggestion
07:32 Taste test and Review
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My Equipment:
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Turkish Cacik cold soup recipe: youtube.com/watch?v=kqvTzZKDh9U
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Ingredients
Cacik:
1/2 Large English Cucumber or 2 Small Salad cucumbers
1 Large clove of garlic
500g Greek or Turkish strained yoghurt
4 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp fresh dill
2 Tsp Dried Mint
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tsp salt
Bread spice Topping: (enough for 2 large pittas):
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Tsp Pul Biber (Aleppo Pepper)
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp sumac
1/4 Tsp paprika
1/4 Tsp salt
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Directions
Cacik:
1. Wash and grate your cucumbers using the large side of your grater or chop the cucumbers into small cubes
2. Remove the dill leaves from their stalks and finely mince
3. Mince the garlic and combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl
4. Mix well until a uniform mixture has come together
5. Place in a bowl, make a well and add in some olive oil, sprinkle over some sumac or pul biber
Bread spice topping:
1. Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl until a paste forms
2. Add some of the paste to the top surface of your bread and spread into a very thin layer
3. When all your bread has been coated place it under the grill of your oven for about 3-5 minutes until it has crisped up and the oil has been absorbed
4. Remove and allow to cool for a minute before slicing and serving while still warm
When it comes to dips, Cacik or Tzatiki is definitely in the top 5. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and is a great choice for a light snack. It's a lot simpler than you think to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients for it. Once you've made it, you'll never be able to buy store bought Tzatiki again, and if you serve it with my recipe for seasoned bread your bound to fall in love.
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➥ Support my work on Patreon patreon.com/MiddleEats
➥ Instagram instagram.com/itsmiddleeats
➥ Facebook facebook.com/MiddleEatsyt
Music by Epidemic Sounds - Referral link for a free trial here
epidemicsound.com/referral/zpsg6n
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Making perfect Cacik
05:00 The ultimate dipping bread
07:02 Serving suggestion
07:32 Taste test and Review
----
My Equipment:
These links are affiliated and help support this channel
Oxo Vegetable Peeler: geni.us/tiNom
Citrus Juicer: geni.us/8xWwcBB
Box Grater: geni.us/d4YE
Food Processor: geni.us/2qQ9bX
Kitchen Scale: geni.us/o3tM
Stainless Steel Cookware: geni.us/EsaLACR
Utensils: geni.us/Da55Vjd
Glass jugs: geni.us/QAuvNNB
Stick blender: geni.us/E2FNym
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Turkish Cacik cold soup recipe: youtube.com/watch?v=kqvTzZKDh9U
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Ingredients
Cacik:
1/2 Large English Cucumber or 2 Small Salad cucumbers
1 Large clove of garlic
500g Greek or Turkish strained yoghurt
4 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp fresh dill
2 Tsp Dried Mint
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tsp salt
Bread spice Topping: (enough for 2 large pittas):
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Tsp Pul Biber (Aleppo Pepper)
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp sumac
1/4 Tsp paprika
1/4 Tsp salt
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Directions
Cacik:
1. Wash and grate your cucumbers using the large side of your grater or chop the cucumbers into small cubes
2. Remove the dill leaves from their stalks and finely mince
3. Mince the garlic and combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl
4. Mix well until a uniform mixture has come together
5. Place in a bowl, make a well and add in some olive oil, sprinkle over some sumac or pul biber
Bread spice topping:
1. Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl until a paste forms
2. Add some of the paste to the top surface of your bread and spread into a very thin layer
3. When all your bread has been coated place it under the grill of your oven for about 3-5 minutes until it has crisped up and the oil has been absorbed
4. Remove and allow to cool for a minute before slicing and serving while still warm
