Yogurt and Sumac Sauce

A creamy Middle Eastern sauce made with Greek yogurt, garlic, and sumac spice, perfect for serving with roasted eggplants. This versatile sauce combines tangy yogurt with the citrusy notes of sumac.

4 servings
9 min

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 2 whole Coal-Roasted Eggplants
  • Ingredient info: Sumac
  • a tart
  • citrusy spice generally sold in ground form
  • is available at Middle Eastern markets
  • specialty foods stores
  • and online sources.

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk garlic, yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon sumac in a medium bowl; season with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Spoon sauce onto a platter. Place eggplants on top. Season with salt, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sumac.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    DO AHEAD: Yogurt and Sumac Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

    1 min