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Cacık – Refreshing Turkish Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

On the deck of a steamship, explorers cool themselves with bowls of Cacık, shimmering like frosted glass against copper railings. Yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic, and mint becomes a refreshing antidote to the heat of engines and the clatter of gears. This rustic dish bridges Ottoman tradition with the industrial imagination of the 1890s.

Cacık is a refreshing Turkish yogurt dish made with cucumber, garlic, mint, and olive oil. Often served chilled, it is similar to Greek tzatziki but lighter in texture. Popular as a side dish or appetizer, Cacık is hydrating, probiotic‑rich, and a perfect complement to grilled meats or rice dishes.

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Ingredients

• 250 g yogurt
• 1 cucumber (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Mix yogurt with cucumber, garlic, mint, olive oil, and salt.
2. Chill before serving.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~100
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Tips & Variations

• Add dill for extra flavor.
• Serve with grilled kebabs.

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