What is Kefir and Cacik?
What is
What is
Kefir is fermented milk made by using kefir grains containing benefiicial yeast as well as probiotic bacteria found in the yogurt.
- 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
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Kefir and Cacik Flavor
Yeasty
Sour
Kefir and Cacik Aroma
Milky
Fresh, Sour smell
Vegetarian
Yes
Yes
Origin
North Caucasus regions
Turkey
