Calamari Sauce (Kalamar Sosu)
Turkish calamari sauce is a creamy, tangy dip perfect for seafood like fried calamari and mussels. Made with yogurt, breadcrumbs, walnuts, and garlic, it’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. Serve it with seafood, fresh veggies, or even as a salad dressing.
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs from stale bread or store-bought (See Note 1)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt See Note 2
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional
- 1 clove garlic mashed or grated
- 2 tablespoons crumbled walnuts See Note 3
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Parsley optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients—breadcrumbs, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt—in a bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
- If the sauce is too runny, add more breadcrumbs. If it’s too thick, add a little more yogurt to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if necessary.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley or fresh dill, if desired.
- Serve chilled with fried calamari (kalamar tava) or any seafood dish.
NOTES
- Stale bread crumbles easily and works best. Use your hands, a mortar, or a food processor to make crumbs. Store-bought breadcrumbs are also fine.
- Use plain Turkish or Greek yogurt. If using strained yogurt (süzme yogurt), thin it with a few tablespoons of water before mixing.
- Roughly chop or crush them in a mortar. If you are after a smoother texture, grind them in a food processor.
- The nutrition information provided is for guidance only.
NUTRITION
Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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