Haydari
Haydari, a must on the mezze table for us in Turkey, is a lovely dip made of extra-thick strained yogurt with garlic and herbs. Tangy, punchy, and refreshing, it's a perfect summer side dish. Mx it just before serving for the right combination of flavors.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- Sea salt to taste
- 2 cups labneh (450g)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus a few sprigs to garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Aleppo pepper, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Make the garlic paste. Finely chop the garlic and sprinkle a pinch of salt over it. Using the flat side of the knife and the heel of your hand, gently squash the chopped garlic to turn it into a fine paste.
- Mix the haydari. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the garlic paste. Stir in the chopped dill and dried mint and mix well. Check the seasoning, adding a little more salt if needed.
- Finish and serve. Spoon Haydari onto a serving plate and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Garnish with fresh dill and a pinch of Aleppo pepper (if using) and serve with flat breads on the side for dipping.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 62.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2.5mg | Sodium: 18.4mg | Potassium: 73.6mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 12.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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