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Haydari

Turkish · Sauce · Appetizer

A thick, creamy Turkish meze made with strained yogurt, feta cheese, fresh dill, and fragrant mint-infused olive oil. This refreshing sauce is perfect for dipping warm pita or serving alongside grilled meats.

Ready in 30 minutesVegetarianGluten free
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15 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat the olive oil

    In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the dried mint and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

    1 min

  2. Mash the crumbled feta cheese

    In a medium mixing bowl, mash the crumbled feta cheese with a fork until it becomes a paste-like consistency.

  3. Add the strained yogurt, minced garlic, finely chopped dill, and salt

    Add the strained yogurt, minced garlic, finely chopped dill, and salt to the bowl with the mashed feta. Mix thoroughly until the cheese is well incorporated into the yogurt.

  4. Pour the cooled mint-infused olive oil

    Pour the cooled mint-infused olive oil into the yogurt mixture and stir well to combine.

  5. Cover and refrigerate

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Garnish with a sprig of dill or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

    30 min

A little kitchen wisdom

Using high-quality, thick strained yogurt (Süzme yogurt) is essential for the right texture. If you can't find it, you can strain regular whole milk Greek yogurt through a cheesecloth for a few hours. Chilling the Haydari for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

What you'll need

Small skilletMixing bowlForkGarlic press
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Make it ahead

Haydari can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving as some liquid may separate. Serve chilled; do not heat.

Allergens

Contains milk.

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Haydari
Step 1 of 5

Heat the olive oil

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the dried mint and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

1 min