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Bulgarian Tarator
A cold Bulgarian yogurt and cucumber soup with dill, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, and a refreshing summer texture.
Easy⏱️ 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~170 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 15 min- Prep15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 500 gr Yogurt
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cold water
- 2 adet Cucumbers
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Walnuts
- 2 diş Garlic
- 0.3 demet Dill
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl until smooth.
- 2
Add the cold water gradually to the yogurt, bringing it to a pourable soup consistency.
- 3
Cut the cucumbers into small cubes, crush the garlic, and finely chop the dill.
- 4
Coarsely break the walnuts, then add the cucumber, garlic, dill, and walnuts to the yogurt.
- 5
Stir in the olive oil and salt, then chill the tarator in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
If the texture is thick, add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water and mix again.
- 7
Serve immediately in cold bowls.
💡 Tip: Loosen the yogurt with ice-cold water, but do not thin it all at once; build the soup texture by checking it with a spoon.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tarator in cold bowls like a summer starter, with optional toasted bread and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition (per serving)
~170
kcal calories
8
g protein
9
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 20%Fat 62%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bulgarian Tarator make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Bulgarian Tarator take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 15 minutes in total.Is Bulgarian Tarator difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Bulgarian Tarator have?
Approximately 170 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 9g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Bulgarian Tarator contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bulgarian Tarator belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bulgarian Tarator need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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