Yiğit EkşioğluAide de Cuisine
31 January 2026 Son güncelleme: 05 August 2026

A refreshing classic for hot summer days: this no-cook soup, made with strained yogurt, grated cucumber and crunchy walnuts, is a shared heritage of both Turkish and Balkan cuisine. It's chilled in the refrigerator and served ice-cold.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the yogurt

5 min

Whisk the strained yogurt in a large bowl until smooth, then add the crushed garlic and salt and stir.

2

Add the cucumber and walnuts

5 min

Add the grated and drained cucumber, chopped walnuts, and olive oil to the yogurt mixture and mix well.

3

Thicken

5 min

Gradually add cold water to bring the soup to your desired consistency; add more water if you don't want it too thick.

4

Rest and serve

60 min

Let the soup rest covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle with dill and serve ice-cold. Caution: do not leave it at room temperature for long.

Reminder

Allergen: contains dairy and walnut (nuts). Important: If the soup turns out too thin, increase the amount of strained yogurt; if too thick, thin it with ice water. Caution: if you don't chill it in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving, the flavors won't meld and the refreshing feel will be diminished.

Editor's Note Editörün Notu

If you briefly drain the grated cucumbers in a strainer, the soup won't become watery and its consistency stays intact throughout serving.

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Şahnur Yetkiner Cuisinier Confirmé 5 months ago

İlk seferde dağıldı, ikinci denemede daha iyi tutundu. Fırın sıcaklığını yanlış ayarlamışım, alt kısmı fazla kızardı.

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