Thracian Tarator (Bulgarian Tzatziki)

Cuisine:

Bulgarian, Thracian

Keywords:

Cold, Soup, Yogurt

Course:

Appetizer, Soup

Descripion

Bulgarian Tarator is a classic appetizer from the country. Unlike its related counterparts in Greece and Turkey, in Bulgaria, it is typically served as a soup. This version comes from the town of Yambol and is served without walnuts and uses dill as a flavor.

Ingredients

1 Cucumber
1 Head of Garlic
1 bunch Dill
1 tbsp Sunflower Oil Olive Oil is expensive in Bulgaria, so Sunflower oil is typically used instead.
500g Yogurt
1 tsp salt
2 tsp water

Instructions

Peel the cucumber and cut it into very fine slices, then dice.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves and dill and, optionally, you can use a food processor.
Add the ingredients to the yogurt and whip with a spoon to mix well. If it's too thick, add some water until it has the consistency of a soup.

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Thracian Valley

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