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Cacık
Grate cucumber, salt lightly, squeeze out water.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Cacık take?
10 min all in — 10 min prep. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Dried mint → Dill. More Balkan. Still yoghurt-cucumber.
Any tips from this recipe?
Dried mint is the Turkish note. Fresh only is a different perfume. Ice cubes in a thin cacık are a heatwave move.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.