Turkish · appetizer
Cacik
Cacik reads allium 4.9, richness 4.8 and funk & ferment 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish appetizer, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 4.9 · Richness 4.8 · Funk & Ferment 3.7 · Sourness 3.7 · Salinity 3.7 · Herbaceous 3.6 · Umami 2.0 · Sweetness 1.5 · Floral 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.2 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Earthy 0.7 · Fruity 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup cold water
Time & effort: about 20 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 32.6 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 5.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Dice or grate cucumber and press out liquid.
- Stir into yogurt with minced garlic, dried mint, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Thin with cold water to a pourable consistency if serving as a cold soup, or keep thick as a dip.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Draniki (Grated Potato Pancakes with Smetana) — Belarusian
- Főzelék — Hungarian
- Tzatziki — Greek
- Pelmeni (Пельмени) — Russian
- Vareniki (Вареники) — Russian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.