I like the casual generosity of cacık, which can appear as a meze, to be eaten with bread, or as a side-dish with, say, grilled meat – or be diluted to make a refreshing cold summer soup.
Grate the cucumber into a colander, set the colander on a plate, and sprinkle the cucumber with a teaspoonful of salt. Leave it to drain its liquid for a few hours, or overnight, under a plate as a weight. Give it another squeeze and mix it with the yoghurt sauce and a splash of olive oil. Garnish with the fresh herbs.
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