Purslane Cacık

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh purslane
• 2 cups strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/4 cup water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash and drain the purslane leaves, then chop them finely.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk the strained yogurt, minced garlic, and water until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the chopped purslane and salt to the yogurt mixture and stir gently.

4. 4

   Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with dried mint.

Note. Make sure to soak the purslane in plenty of water to remove any sand and dry it completely before chopping.