Tarator....The Radish Version
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Author Notes: Traditionally, tarator is a cold cucumber and yogurt soup served all over Bulgaria, especially during the summer. Served ice cold in small cups or glasses, it's often a starter or complements a Shopska salad and bread. Sharp and garlicky, it's not for raw garlic haters, although I have seen a version or two omitting it. Sometimes lettuce, carrot or radish is substituted for the cucumber. This one is a radish version with just a little cucumber. A little goes a long way! - inpatskitchen
Makes almost 4 cups
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves grated garlic(microplane)
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated red radish (I used the small holes on a box grater) including any juices
- 1/2 cup finely grated, deseeded cucumber including any juices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 packed tablespoons fresh minced dill
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts (optional)
- Additional salt for reseasoning
- Whisk the yogurt and water together in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the garlic, cucumber, radish, salt, red wine vinegar, dill and ground nuts if using.
- Chill the soup for at least an hour. Taste and adjust for salt. Serve ice cold in small glasses or cups.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Radishes or Turnips
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12 months ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I wanted post my testing notes for this recipe, it is absolutely delicious and recommend you give it a try. Perfect warm/hot weather fare.
Pat's Tarator, is tangy, cold, creamy, crunchy and delicious. Perfect light fare for a hot day. The soup is loaded with flavor and a kick from the radishes and garlic, the flavors are perfectly balanced. The addition of dill rounds everything out beautifully, it's like a spring festival in your mouth. I served in small glasses, well chilled and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. I divided the recipe making half with walnuts and half without, and either way was a hit with my guests. This is one of those recipes that invites you to experiment, next time I make it I think I'll try it with some fresh mint.
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12 months ago inpatskitchen
Suzanne, you are too kind. Thanks so much for testing this and for writing such a lovely review!
about 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
What a delightful summer soup! It looks like it comes together quickly and sounds perfect for a warm evening.
about 1 year ago inpatskitchen
Yes it really is quick...thanks so much!
about 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Wonderful, I also love chilled soup gorgeous photo too!
about 1 year ago inpatskitchen
Thank you!!
about 1 year ago sexyLAMBCHOPx
Ooh, does this look refreshing. I love a summer chilled soup and - no cream! Saved!
about 1 year ago inpatskitchen
Thanks so much sexyLAMBCHOPx!!