tarator

 

Turkish tarator (1) and fried squid

 

Levantine tarator (1) with falafels

 

Bulgarian tarator (2)

From Turkish tarator, from Ottoman Turkish تراتور (tarator, terator). See it for more.

tarator (uncountable)

1. A nut- or tahini- based sauce made with lemon juice and garlic that is found in Middle Eastern cuisine
2. A cold summer soup, usually consisting of yoghurt, oil, water and various vegetables such as cucumber and garlic, popular in the Balkans.

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