They are available in a wide range of variations - Cold dishes. They are already part of everyday life in hot countries and regions. The southern Spanish vegetable soup gazpacho is particularly well-known, but various cold milk bowls are also served on hot days in Turkey and the Balkan region. If you're looking for a refreshing alternative to hot soups for the hot summer months, this recipe is perfect! We'll show you how to make a deliciously refreshing cucumber cold dish in just a few steps.
Summer refreshment made easy - cucumber cold dish
Basic ingredients:
- One kilo of cucumbers
- 300g yoghurt
- 750ml buttermilk
- 150g crème fraîche
- One clove of garlic
- 2 bunches dill
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1:
Peel the cucumbers, cut in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.
Step 2:
Finely grate the cucumber halves. Peel the garlic and press through a garlic press.
Step 3:
Mix the yoghurt, buttermilk and crème fraîche together.
Step 4:
Wash and chop the dill, add to the yoghurt and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Step 5:
Fold the cucumber mixture into the yoghurt and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6:
Garnish the cucumber cold dish as desired (e.g. dill, basil, a dollop of yoghurt or fresh cucumber slices) and serve cold.
Connoisseur's tip:
Our cucumber cold dish tastes particularly good with fresh baguette