Tarator - Albanian Cold Cucumber & Yogurt Soup
Tarator is a typical Albanian dish, served mostly on hot summer nights. It is refreshing and very easy to make. It's made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 110kcal
Ingredients
- 32 oz greek yogurt
- 1 english cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup water optional
Instructions
- Chop cucumber in small pieaces. Mince the garlic and chop the dill as well.
- Pour yogurt in a salad bowl and add all the chopped ingredients.
- Add olive oil and mix everything very well.
- In a mortar & pestle, smash the minced garlic with salt then add those on top of the yogurt.
- If you like the consistency of the soup to be thinner, then add half a cup of water and mix again. Yogurt consistency varies from brand to brand, so the amount of water you add is up to you.
- Serve with feta cheese, bread, fruits and other finger foods of choice.
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Notes
*Calories are estimated using MyFitnessPal. The yogurt I use at home is non-fat greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal