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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Chalop

How to order / say it
Say it Чалоп — [chah-LOP]
Order May I have a bowl of Chalop, please?
Locally Менга чалоп олиб керак.
Say locally

A refreshing cold soup made with yogurt, cucumbers, and herbs.

Why try it?

Ideal for hot days, Chalop mirrors Tashkent’s use of dairy and freshness, celebrating local herbs and simplicity in preparation.

How it tastes

Tangy and creamy with a cooling texture, it bursts with the aroma of fresh dill and mint, offering a crisp, refreshing experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Chalop became popular in Tashkent during the early 20th century as a way to stay refreshed, leveraging the local availability of yogurt and herbs.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 500 ml yogurt
  • 🥕 200 g cucumbers
  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🌿 10 g mint
  • 200 ml water
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Dilute yogurt with chilled water.
  2. 2 Chop cucumbers and herbs, mix into the yogurt.
  3. 3 Season with salt, chill before serving.

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