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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Tarator

How to order / say it
Say it Таратор — [tah-rah-TOR]
Order Can I have the Obzor Tarator, please?
Locally Може ли обзорски таратор, моля?
Say locally

A refreshing cold soup made with cucumbers and yogurt.

Why try it?

This cooling dish is perfect for Obzor's warm summers, and its simple ingredients showcase the area's focus on fresh produce.

How it tastes

The soup is creamy and tangy, with the fresh and crisp flavor of cucumbers balanced by the richness of yogurt and herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Introduced in the early 20th century, Tarator became popular among locals as an easy and refreshing dish during the hot summer months.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g cucumber
  • 🥛 300 g yogurt
  • 🌿 5 g dill
  • 🧄 1 clove garlic
  • 🫒 10 ml olive oil
  • 🥜 30 g walnuts

Method

  1. 1 Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
  2. 2 Mix cucumber with yogurt and dill.
  3. 3 Add garlic, olive oil, and chopped walnuts.
  4. 4 Chill in refrigerator before serving.
  5. 5 Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

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