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What goes with yogurt

What pairs with yogurt for sauces: cucumber, garlic, mint, lemon, dill, sumac.

Best pairings

  • Cucumber

    Grated and squeezed dry — tzatziki foundation.

  • Garlic

    Raw and microplaned; mellows after thirty minutes.

  • Mint

    Chopped fine for raita and tzatziki energy.

  • Lemon juice

    Sharpens the tang without thinning the body.

  • Dill

    Soft herbal note; pairs especially with fish.

  • Sumac

    Lemony, floral — sprinkled on top for color and acid.

FAQ

Greek or regular yogurt?

Greek for thick dips and sauces. Regular yogurt is fine if you strain it through cheesecloth for thirty minutes.

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