Tator with yogurt
2 servings
20 minutes
Tarator is a refreshing soup from traditional Bulgarian cuisine. It originates from the rural regions of Bulgaria, where the coolness of dairy dishes is valued on hot days. The buttermilk gives it a gentle tang, while fresh cucumbers and dill add freshness. Crushed nuts enrich the flavor with a nutty note, and garlic adds a slight spiciness. Tarator is perfect as a light appetizer or accompaniment to meat dishes, and its refreshing effect makes it indispensable in summer heat. This soup requires no complex preparation and is appreciated for its simplicity and harmonious combination of ingredients that create a rich and intense flavor. Bulgarians traditionally serve it cold, sometimes with ice cubes for maximum cooling.
1
Peel the cucumbers and cut them into pieces.
- Cucumbers: 100 g
2
Put cucumbers in a bowl, add crushed garlic, pour in buttermilk, add vinegar, and dilute with water.
- Cucumbers: 100 g
- Garlic: 5 g
- Clabbered milk (prostokvasha): 250 ml
- Vinegar: 2 ml
- Water: 100 ml
3
Add crushed nuts, finely chopped dill, and vegetable oil.
- Nuts: 10 g
- Dill: 10 g
- Vegetable oil: 10 ml
