Cacik

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This is posted for zwt3. this is a recipe from steven raichlen. this is part dip and part salad served on hors d'oeuvre platters in turkey. this is also known as tzatziki sauce in greece.

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Steps

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Peel the cucumber and seed it , if necessary , then coarsely grate or finely chop it.

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Place the grated cucumber in a colander and toss with 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.

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Let stand , over a bowl or in sink , for 20 minutes to drain off some of the excess water from the cucumber.

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Blot the cucumber dry with paper towels.

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Put the yogurt in a bowl.

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Stir in cucumber , garlic , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , 2 tablespoons of mint / dill , 1 tablespoon oil and pepper.

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Taste for seasoning , adding salt or pepper as necessary.

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To serve , drizzle with remaining tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle remaining tablespoon of mint / dill.

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Serve as a dip with wedges of fresh pita bread.

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Ingredients

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plain yogurt, seedless european cucumber, salt, garlic clove, of fresh mint, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground pepper