Tarator is a Bulgarian cold soup made with Bulgarian yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a bit of water or ice. However, there are numerous varieties of this refreshing soup (especially in North Macedonia), so some ingredients might be omitted, while others might be added – nuts are sometimes replaced with bread, and cucumbers are sometimes replaced with carrots or lettuce.
A variety known as simple tarator is made with vinegar and water instead of yogurt. The soup is always served well-chilled, and it is especially popular on hot summer days.
PREP 15 min; READY IN 15 min
Ingredients
( 4 servings )
- 2 cucumbers
- 400 g Bulgarian yogurt
- finely crushed walnuts (optional, to taste)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 l cold water
- sunflower oil
- dill, chopped
Preparation
Step 1 – Peel the cucumbers and cut into small cubes.
Step 2 – Stir yogurt while still in the pot, then add it to the cucumbers and continue stirring.
Step 3 – Pour in half a liter of cold water (more or less water may be needed depending on the desired consistency).
Step 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.
Step 5 – Serve cold, as an appetizer.
Source: TasteAtlas
