Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

4 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 8 hr 15 min

“I live in Turkey and love ordering haydari at restaurants or picking it up from the deli section at the market. It is a thick and tangy Turkish yogurt dip best served with meat kebab and pita bread.” - by BigBangfan

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt
5 cloves garlic
1 pinch salt
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (optional)
2 mint leaves, for garnish

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.
Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
92 cal
5%

Fat
5.9 g
9%

Carbs
5.7 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Huntington mom

Aug. 4, 2009

"Different from other yogurt dips I have made...the cream cheese really makes it smooth and delectable...Old and young loved it....." See more"

sokeroz

May. 5, 2011

"Normally cream cheese is not one of the ingredients, but it can work to firm watery yogurt used in Europe/Usa etc...." See more"

Lynnmbo

Oct. 2, 2012

"My Turkish friend makes it with Olive Oil, chillis, salt & pepper to taste. The best and freshest Greek or homemade yoghurt; quality Olive Oil and Feta are ideal. We love it!..." See more"

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