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Side dishe for 4

Garlic Cucumber Jajek

$3.10for 435 minServes 4

Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint, and water combine into a cool, savory side dish that rests before serving.

Garlic Cucumber Jajek

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Yogurt, 17 oz$0.12/oz typical17 oz$2.04Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical1$0.89Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.10

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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  • 35 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

Middle EasternVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$0.78 per serving$3.10 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 clove peeled crushed garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1 cucumber

Steps

  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. Whisk yogurt, cold water, garlic, salt, and mint in a bowl.
  3. Stir in the grated cucumber.
  4. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Stir the jajek before serving.

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