Description
Tzatziki is refreshing sauce, made from creamy Greek yogurt and grated cucumber, is an essential condiment in Greek food and the Middle East.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb English cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 oz fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 lbs Greek yogurt
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers, then grate using a box grater.
- Place the grated cucumber in a sieve over a medium bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes to draw out the moisture.
- After 5 minutes, squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water. Use paper towels if needed.
- In a food processor, blend the garlic and olive oil until you achieve a smooth paste.
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh cucumber, garlic paste, chopped dill, and Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything thoroughly, using your hands if preferred, until all ingredients are well distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle a bit more olive oil on top, and enjoy!
Notes
You can use whole fat goat yogurt instead, if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Starter
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: A few dollops
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 41.2 mg
- Fat: 10.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg