What is Yogurt and Cacik?
What is
Yogurt, in simple terms, is the bacterial fermentation of milk which is often sweetened or flavored. Lactobacillus & Streptococcus are the vital bacteria's for the yogurt's thick texture and consistency.
- 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.
Aroma
Fresh
Fresh, Sour smell
Origin
Central asian countries like kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, tajikistan
Turkey