Bulgarian Tarator Recipe
Tarator (Таратор) is a traditional Bulgarian cold soup made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and crushed walnuts. It’s light, cooling, and deeply nourishing, often served in the height of summer. What makes it unique is the combination of probiotic-rich yogurt and fresh, hydrating cucumber, topped with herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Equipment
1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and cubed
- 500 g yogurt homemade or plant-based
- 500 g water cold
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 40 g walnuts crushed
- 20 g dill fresh, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and finely cube the cucumber.
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt and water until smooth.
- Stir in the garlic, cucumber, dill, and salt.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold, topped with crushed walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
This Tarator can be made with any yogurt, homemade or store-bought. It’s best served chilled and fresh. To skip chilling time in the fridge, add a few ice cubes. You can substitute yogurt with a plant-based alternative, and adjust the consistency by varying the amount of water. Bon appétit! Приятен апетит!
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Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 548IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1mg
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