Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

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I live in Turkey and love ordering haydari at restaurants or picking it up from the deli section at the market. It is a thick and tangy Turkish yogurt dip best served with meat kebab and pita bread.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt

  • 5 cloves garlic

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (Optional)

  • 2 mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.

  2. Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
6g Fat
6g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 226mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.