Chilled yoghurt and cucumber soup (tarator)
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Tarator, a chilled yogurt and cucumber soup, superb for hot summer days, can also be used as a dip for seafood or a pour-over sauce for cauliflower etc.
Ingredients
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- 2 cucumbers, peeled and grated
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 2 large cartons of Greek-style yogurt
- ½ cup water, (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped walnuts, (optional)
Method
- Mix the Crushed garlic and salt together and add to the grated cucumber
- Add the yogurt to a large bowl and mix in the yogurt
- Depending upon the consistency and flavour of the yogurt you may wish to optionally thin-down the yogurt with the water
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with chopped dill and the crushed walnuts if using
Serving suggestions
Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
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