Jajik (Cucumber, yogurt & mint salad)
Jajik is a refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers, mint and garlic. It's the perfect side to serve with grilled meat or rice. It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes. Must try!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 Persian cucumbers (roughly 2 cups chopped)
- 1 cup whole plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mint (or substitute with fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large garlic clove (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the cucumber, then using a teaspoon, spoon out the seeds from the inside. This is optional but it ensures the salad doesn't get watery, especially if you're leaving it in the fridge for a while
- 2
Finely dice the cucumber to your desired size. I like mine chunky, but you can adjust this. If you want it to be more like a dip, you can grate the cucumber
- 3
Mix together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, and garlic. Taste and adjust. Raw garlic can have a strong taste, so if you're not a fan you can skip it or use garlic powder for a more subtle taste
- 4
Serve chilled with a drizzle of olive oil