🧄🌿 Grandma’s Balkan Garlic Sauce (Creamy, Tangy, Always the First to Go)
SaucesBalkan RichardObradovic Jun 04, 2025 97
Description
This was the sauce that magically appeared next to grilled anything. Smoky meats, roasted veggies, warm bread – everything dipped in it tasted better. Creamy yogurt, bold garlic, and a whisper of lemon made it unforgettable. Grandma served it in coffee cups, but it always vanished before the meat did.
Ingredients
🧄 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
🥣 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) plain yogurt
🥄 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra richness)
🍋 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
🧂 Salt to taste
🌿 Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Preparation
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together 🧄 garlic, 🥣 yogurt, 🍋 lemon juice, 🧂 salt, and 🥄 mayo (if using).
2️⃣ Mix until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Taste and adjust seasoning – this sauce is bold, so don’t be shy.
4️⃣ Garnish with 🌿 parsley if you’re feeling fancy.
5️⃣ Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 5 min
❄️ Chill: 15 min
🕒 Total: 20 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 60 kcal
💪 Protein: 2 g
🧈 Fat: 5 g (1 g saturated)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 2 g
🧂 Sodium: 90 mg
Advice
Make it the night before if you can – the garlic flavor deepens and gets friendlier. But if you're in a rush, five minutes still does the trick.
Status
Bold garlic. Cool yogurt. Creamy magic.
🥄 This Balkan garlic sauce turns every bite into a craving.
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