Jajek Recipe

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Jajek is a Levantine drink recipe that takes about 15 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 6 ingredients across 2 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 88 kcal with roughly 5 g of protein. Filed under vegetarian, gluten-free, low-calorie and hot summer days.
Combine the 2 cups yogurt, 1 cup cold water, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process for just a few seconds until everything is smoothly combined.
Transfer this mixture to a bowl, then stir in the 1 teaspoon dried mint and the 1 cucumber. For the best flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least a few hours.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 88kcal | 4% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.8g | 3% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 7g |
| 8% |
| Fibre | 1.2g | 4% |
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| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
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| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.