What is Bulgarian Yogurt and Cacik?
What is
Bulgarian Yogurt is a mildly sour tasting yogurt made from full fat fresh milk. The yogurt is made by using the strains of "Lactobacillus Bulgaricus"- a bacteria unique to Bulgaria.
- It is a dish of seasoned, strained or diluted yogurt, eaten throughout the former Ottoman countries.
- It is similar to tarator in Balkan cuisine.
- It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and some herbs like dill, mint, parsley, thyme etc.
Color
White
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Bulgarian Yogurt and Cacik Flavor
Creamy
Sour
Bulgarian Yogurt and Cacik Aroma
Sour smell
Fresh, Sour smell