Haydari Turkish Yogurt Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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When I was in Turkey I fell in love with haydari it is a thick and tangy Turkish yogurt dip best served with meat kebab and pita bread. Ingredients:
• 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt |
• 5 cloves garlic |
• 1 pinch salt |
• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped |
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped |
• 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (optional) |
• 2 mint leaves, for garnish |
Directions:
1. the times do not reflect the 8 hours draining time
2. 1.Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.
3. 2.Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.
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