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Haydari | Turkish yogurt dip with garlic and herbs
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Haydari | Turkish yogurt dip with garlic and herbs

A creamy Turkish meze made from thick Greek yogurt, garlic, mint and dill – good as a dip, side or spread in pita.

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9 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • Yogurt base

    • 10.6 oz Greek yogurt (10%)
    • 1 tsp Lemon (juice)
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Black pepper

  • Herbs and flavor

    • 1 tbsp Fresh dill (finely chopped)
    • 1 tsp Dried mint
    • 1 knsp Crushed chili (optional)

  • Garlic butter and finish

    • 1 tbsp Butter
    • 2 cloves Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter with garlic

    1. Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat and add pressed garlic. Cook for 1 minute – enough for aroma, without letting it brown.
    1 min
    Low heat
  2. 2

    Cool

    1. Take the pan off the heat and let the butter cool slightly so the yogurt does not split.
    2 min
  3. 3

    Mix the haydari

    1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, dill, mint, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Fold in the garlic butter last.
    3 min
  4. 4

    Taste and serve

    1. Taste and adjust with more mint, lemon or chili if you like. Serve cold with bread or as a side to grilled food.
    1 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

210kcal

Protein

7g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

Serving Size

90g

Dietary

Allergens

Dairy

Restrictions

  • Contains Dairy

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve cold as a dip with bread or vegetables.
  • • Let it rest 30 min in the fridge for a rounder flavor.
  • • Top with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of mint just before serving.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfri: Cold water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Pita or flatbread
  • • Vegetable sticks

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 4°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use full-fat yogurt for the classic thick haydari.
  • • Let the dip rest 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving for a rounder flavor.

Cooking

  • • Keep the heat low so the garlic only becomes fragrant and does not turn bitter.

Serving

  • • Serve with pita, vegetable sticks or as a dressing for grilled meat.
  • • A drizzle of olive oil and a little mint on top finishes it calmly.

Variations

Flavor

  • More garlic
  • Extra lemon
  • Chili on top (optional)

Health

  • Use yogurt 2–5%

Method

  • Stirred (no baking)

Toppings

  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • A pinch of dried mint
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Author

M

Michael

Haydari – en klassisk tyrkisk dip, enkel at lave og uimodståeligt cremet.

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Author

M

Michael

Haydari – en klassisk tyrkisk dip, enkel at lave og uimodståeligt cremet.