haydari (turkish yogurt dip)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• 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 a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.