Macedonia FAQ: Tarator

Tarator (Cucumber-Yogurt Salad)

Tarator is a traditional Macedonian dish. It is usually served as an appetizer.

Ingredients (4 servings):

2 cucumbers (about 12 cm each)
500 gr. plain milk yogurt
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
50 gr ground walnuts (optional)
10-20 gr oil (optional)
parsley (for garnish, optional)

Wash and peel cucumbers. Chop thinly. Put into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Put yogurt, vinegar and garlic in the mixing bowl. Mix well. Optionally add oil and/or walnuts. Place mixture in deep serving bowl. Garnish with parsley, if you like. Serve cold.

Andrej Bogdanov (adib@mit.edu) writes:
The oil is not optional and you shouldn't put any vinegar in it!

I guess you'll have to decide on this one by yourself.

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Last Modified: January 24, 1997

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