Turkish cuisine is full of bold flavors and deeply rooted traditions, and one of the most delightful components that completes any Turkish meal is the variety of simple sauces that accompany it. These sauces don’t just enhance taste; they offer balance, contrast, and a sense of comfort. At Mama Fatma, with three locations across Mississauga in Canada, these sauces are crafted with care and served with the same warmth as a home-cooked meal.
Let’s explore some of the essential Turkish sauces that elevate every dish, turning an ordinary meal into a memorable experience.
What Is Cacık and How to Serve It
Looking to refresh your palate with something authentic? Cacık at Mama Fatma is a must-try that transforms any meal into a memorable feast!
Cacık is a refreshing yogurt-based sauce, similar to Greek tzatziki, and is a staple of the Turkish table. It is made from thick yogurt mixed with grated cucumber, crushed garlic, salt, olive oil, and dried mint. In hotter parts of Turkey, it is served more like a cold soup; in restaurants like Mama Fatma, it is offered as a sauce or dip.
Serving Suggestions
With grilled meats like lamb skewers or chicken shish
As a cooling side to spicy dishes like Adana kebab
As a dip for freshly baked lavash or pide bread
The simplicity of cacık makes it a favorite for those seeking a simple salad sauce or a light yogurt side to pair with heavier meats.
Visit Mama Fatma to enjoy a bowl of freshly prepared cacık with your next kebab or meze platter.
How to Make Ezme at Home
Craving something with a kick? Discover how Mama Fatma’s ezme sauce adds bold flavor to every bite—just one more reason to plan your next visit.
Ezme is a spicy and tangy Turkish condiment made with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, parsley, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. It’s fresh, zesty, and perfect for those who love bold flavors.
How to Make It
Finely chop 2 ripe tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1 green chili, and a bunch of parsley.
Mix with olive oil, lemon juice, a spoon of pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper.
Chill before serving to allow flavors to blend.
At Mama Fatma, ezme is served alongside almost every grill dish. It brightens up the plate and adds a sharp contrast to smoky meats, similar to how a simple tomato sauce enhances a pasta dish.
Taste the boldness of ezme the traditional way—only at Mama Fatma.
Why Yogurt-Based Sauces Matter
Want to taste the creamy heart of Turkish cuisine? Our yogurt-based sauces at Mama Fatma deliver that perfect balance between comfort and flavor.
Yogurt is not just an ingredient in Turkish cuisine—it’s a cultural cornerstone. Yogurt-based sauces balance spice, soften textures, and add creaminess to a variety of dishes.
Beyond cacık, one common preparation is the garlic yogurt sauce—made simply with yogurt, crushed garlic, and salt. It is often poured over grilled vegetables, used in dishes like manti (Turkish dumplings), or paired with eggplant-based meals.
Yogurt-based sauces are the Turkish answer to everything from a simple cheese sauce replacement to a way to cool off a fiery kebab.
Discover the creamy textures and cool contrasts of yogurt sauces—served daily at Mama Fatma.
Garlic Sauce in Turkish Cuisine
From wraps to kebabs, garlic sauce makes everything better. Come try it at Mama Fatma and experience why our guests in Ontario can’t get enough.
Garlic sauce has many interpretations across Turkey. Some are egg-based and creamy, while others are simply yogurt mixed with garlic and lemon. The version used in Turkish wraps and over kebabs tends to be light, tangy, and deeply aromatic.
Pair Garlic Sauce With
Chicken döner and shawarma wraps
Lahmacun (thin, crispy flatbread topped with spiced meat)
Fried eggplants or zucchini fritters
In Mama Fatma’s kitchens in Ontario, Canada, garlic sauce is often offered on the side—letting guests decide how much boldness they want in each bite. Garlic sauce can also be used as the base for a simple pasta sauce when mixed with butter and herbs.
Spice up your meal with our house-made garlic sauce—available now at Mama Fatma.
Serving Tips for Turkish Sauces
Ready to get creative in the kitchen—or let us handle it for you? Discover the versatility of our Turkish sauces when you dine in at Mama Fatma.
What makes Turkish sauces truly special is how adaptable they are. A few tips from the Mama Fatma team:
Mix and match: Combine cacık and ezme on the same plate to experience cooling and heat in harmony.
Use them as marinades: Yogurt sauces tenderize meat before grilling.
Turn sauces into dressings: Mix garlic yogurt with lemon and herbs for a simple salad sauce.
Reinvent leftovers: Ezme makes an excellent topping for tacos or grilled cheese sandwiches.
The sauces at Mama Fatma reflect a blend of tradition and creativity—each one prepared with care and inspired by generations of Turkish home cooking.
Let our chefs show you how these sauces come alive on your plate—book your table at Mama Fatma today.
Sauces That Pair Well with Kebabs
Nothing completes a kebab like the perfect sauce. Come to Mama Fatma and let us show you how real Turkish flavors come together on the same plate.
Kebabs: are a star in Turkish cuisine, but what makes them truly unforgettable are the sauces served with them.
Cacık: Refreshing contrast to lamb and spicy kebabs
Ezme: Tangy and spicy, excellent with chicken
Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Best over beef or eggplant-based kebabs
Simple tomato sauce: Especially good for Iskender kebab, layered with butter and yogurt
Looking for something creative? Try a simple meatball sauce for Turkish-style köfte: simmered tomatoes, a bit of cumin, crushed garlic, and olive oil.
In Mississauga Mama Fatma serves kebabs with custom sauces on request—because every guest’s palate deserves personal attention.
Come explore the best kebab-sauce pairings in Ontario—only at Mama Fatma.
Turkish sauces are not just condiments—they are culinary companions. They enhance flavors, tell stories, and bring people together. Whether you’re making a simple cheese sauce for a pasta dish or serving cacık next to grilled meat, these sauces carry tradition in every bite.
At Mama Fatma, located in Toronto / Ontario / Canada, we serve these classic sauces daily as part of our commitment to authentic, halal-certified Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Ready to experience the harmony of Turkish flavors on your plate?
Join us at Mama Fatma for bold kebabs, mezes, and the sauces that complete the story. Whether you’re curious about Turkish cuisine or craving familiar comfort, we’re ready to welcome you.