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Sumac Kuru Cacik

Name: Sumac Kuru Cacik
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 300 g Strained yogurt; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 dessert spoon Sumac; 1 tsp Dried mint; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 Cucumber; 1 clove Garlic

This Gaziantep-style kuru cacik loosens strained yogurt with sumac and dried mint into a cool meze.

Easy⏱️ 8 min📖 1 min readServes 4~98 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

8 min prep

#Under 30 min
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 8 min

Prep8 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

300 g Strained yogurt
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sumac
1 tsp(~5 ml) Dried mint
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
2 Cucumber
1 clove Garlic

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Instructions

1
Dice the cucumber small and drain off its excess water.
2
Whisk the strained yogurt with garlic, salt, dried mint and sumac.
3
Fold the cucumber into the yogurt without crushing it.
4
Spread on a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil.

💡 Tip: Briefly whisking the yogurt before serving helps the thick cacik sit more neatly on the spoon.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: For a wooden tray with 3 to 4 mezes, pair it with acili ezme and kisir.

Nutrition (per serving)

~98

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 21%Carbs 21%Fat 58%

GI 25 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL

6.5g

Sugar

1.3g

Fiber

329.3mg

Sodium

3.6g

Saturated fat

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

3/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

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 Sumac Kuru Cacik make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Sumac Kuru Cacik take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 8 minutes in total.
Is Sumac Kuru Cacik difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Sumac Kuru Cacik have?
Approximately 98 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 5g, fat: 6g.
Which allergens does Sumac Kuru Cacik contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Sumac Kuru Cacik need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
Is Sumac Kuru Cacik filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.