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Haydari in a shallow bowl with toppings.

Haydari

Tressa Jamil
Haydari is a tangy, yogurt-based dip with feta cheese, garlic and fresh herbs that you can serve as a condiment or part of a Turkish meze.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 51 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 3 ounces beyaz peyniri or feta cheese, smashed with a fork
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt, strained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • salt, to taste
Instructions
 
  • Add the feta cheese to a mixing bowl and mash the cheese with the back of a fork, then add the olive oil.
  • Stir in the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and fresh mint until combined. Taste and season with salt.
  • Transfer the yogurt mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • If you're struggling to mash the feta, add the olive oil and yogurt to the feta to loosen it up. Or you can just put the feta cheese and yogurt in a food processor and pulse until it has a creamy texture. Transfer into a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.
How to Strain Yogurt:
  1. Line a colander with a few layers of cheesecloth or paper coffee filters. Place it over a mixing bowl suspended to catch the liquid that strains out.
  2. Scoop the plain yogurt onto the cloth. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer it to the refrigerator. 
  3. Let the yogurt strain for 5-6 hours. The longer it strains, the thicker it will become as more whey (the watery liquid) drains out.
  4. Check on the yogurt every so often. Once it reaches your desired consistency, discard the collected whey from the bowl (or save it for something else) and the thick yogurt in your recipe.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 51 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Sodium: 93 mg | Potassium: 58 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 67 IU | Calcium: 75 mg
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