Iskilip Vinegar Salad


Product Description and Distinctive Features:

Iskilip Vinegar Salad is a traditional product originating from the Iskilip district of Çorum province. It is made using ingredients such as yogurt, water, fresh seedless cucumbers, garlic, grape vinegar, sugar, and salt, resulting in a watery texture. The garlic is crushed and placed in a food-safe cloth, allowing its aroma to infuse the mixture without leaving any garlic pieces in the final product. Before use, cucumbers are softened by soaking them in water.

Iskilip Vinegar Salad holds a special place in the culinary traditions of the Iskilip district and has a rich historical background. It is commonly served alongside Iskilip Dolma, which is registered under geographical indication number 130, during important celebrations on traditional tables prepared in Iskilip. Thus, this dish is closely linked to its geographical origin and local reputation.

Iskilip Vinegar Salad

Production Method:

Ingredients for Iskilip Vinegar Salad (serves 4):
260 g yogurt
250 ml grape vinegar
500 ml water
25 g cucumber
15 g garlic
20 g white sugar
5 g salt

To prepare Iskilip Vinegar Salad, mix yogurt and water in a bowl until a watery buttermilk texture is achieved. Add the grape vinegar to the mixture. Place crushed garlic inside a food-safe cloth and submerge it in the vinegary buttermilk, allowing the garlic aroma to infuse without leaving any garlic pieces in the salad. Stir in the salt and sugar. The cucumber, cut into small cubes, is soaked in water for 4-6 minutes to soften before being added to the salad. Serve the Iskilip Vinegar Salad chilled in bowls.