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Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

By: BigBangfan

"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
8 Hrs 15 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

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

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.