What is Strained Yogurt and Cacik?
What is
Strained yogurt, Greek yogurt, yogurt cheese, labneh, is yogurt which has been strained to remove its whey, resulting in a relatively thick consistency, while preserving yogurt's distinctive, sour taste.
- 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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Strained Yogurt and Cacik Flavor
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Sour
Strained Yogurt and Cacik Aroma
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Fresh, Sour smell
Vegetarian
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Yes
Origin
Central asian countries like kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, tajikistan, Middle East
Turkey