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What is Urda and Cacik?


What is Cacik and Urda


What is

What is
It is a sort of whey cheese common in the Balkans, made from whey of sheep, goat or cow milk.   
  • 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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Not Available   

Urda and Cacik Flavor
Milky, Sweet   
Sour   

Urda and Cacik Aroma
Fresh   
Fresh, Sour smell   

Vegetarian
Yes   
Yes   

Origin
Israel   
Turkey   

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Comparison of Types of Cheese

Types of Cheese

Types of Cheese


Comparison of Types of Cheese