TARATOR - BULGARIAN COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

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This cold soup is among Bulgarians favorite foods for the summer. It is served as a first course instead of a salad or between meals as refreshment. You might even see it served in a glass. Most men here say it goes great with a glass of cold rakiya (Bulgarian grape or fruit brandy) or Ouzo.

Provided by Nelka

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cucumbers (about 500 g or 1 lb)
500 g plain yogurt (1 lb)
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 -3 tablespoons of crushed walnuts (optional)
1 bunch fresh dill
oil
salt
water (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumbers into cubes and put them in a bowl. You may aslo grate them but it changes the look and the consistency.
  • Beat the yogurt with a fork until it gets liquid and pour it over the cucumbers.
  • Add the crushed garlic, the walnuts and the minced dill as well as salt and oil to taste.
  • If needed add some water to make the soup as liquid as you like but take care not to make it too "thin".
  • Put into the refrigerator to cool or add ice cubes.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 81.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 7.3

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