Tarator
Tarator is a traditional refreshing cold Bulgarian soup made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, walnut, dill, oil, and water. It can be served as a soup or is a soup or appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ lb Bulgarian yogurt
- 2 lb medium cucumbers (peeled and finely diced)
- 1-2 cups cold water (adjust consistency)
- ¼ cup walnuts (optional, chopped and lightly toasted)
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- Gradually add cold water while mixing to reach desired consistency.
- You can use a cutting board to finely chop garlic, cucumber, half of the walnuts, half of the dill.
- Transfer the diced cucumbers, garlic, dill, and olive oil into a large bowl and mix with the yogurt.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold or add some ice cubes and sprinkle the remaining walnuts. Add fresh dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Notes (Pro Tips)
- Use thick yogurt for best texture
- Always serve well chilled
- Add water gradually to control thickness
- Use fresh dill (not dried)
- Add walnuts just before serving for crunch