Tarator

Tarator is a cold Bulgarian soup made with Bulgarian yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a splash of water or ice. However, because there are different variations of this refreshing soup (particularly in North Macedonia), some ingredients may be eliminated while others may be included - for example, almonds may be replaced with bread and cucumbers may be replaced with carrots or lettuce. Instead of yogurt, a type called as plain tarator is created using vinegar and water. The soup is always served cold, and it is especially popular during the hot summer months.

Ingredients:
4 Servings

• 2 cucumbers
• 400 g Bulgarian yoghurt
• finely crushed walnuts (to taste)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/2 l cold water
• sunflower oil
• dill, chopped

Instruction:

1. Peel the cucumbers and cut them into small cubes.
2. Stir yogurt while still in the pot, then add it to the cucumbers and continue stirring.
3. Pour in half a liter of cold water (more or less water may be needed depending on the desired consistency).
4. Crush the garlic with some salt in a mortar and pestle, then add to the soup together with ground walnuts and finely chopped dill. Season with a little sunflower oil.
5. Serve cold, as an appetizer.