Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce or dip made primarily from thick Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic. We always flavour our Tzatziki with fresh mint and a splash of lemon juice for a tangy kick.  You can also use fresh dill and/or vinegar.

This refreshing condiment is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, commonly served as a side dish, dip, or sauce for dishes like souvlaki, and kebabs.

The cool, creamy texture of tzatziki complements spicy or savoury foods and works well as a healthy dip for vegetables or pitta bread.  A few jewels of pomegranate on top of the dish, finish this dip perfectly.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cucumber, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated
  • 6-8 heaped tablespoons of Greek Yogurt, not the runny stuff
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Maldon salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper

    Method

     

    1. Take your piece of cucumber and slice in half.
    2. Using a teaspoon, scrape out the seeds and discard.
    3. Now slice your cucumber lengthways into battons and then crossways to cube into 5mm squares.
    4. Add all your ingredients to a bowl and mix together.
    5. Taste and season to your preferred palette.

     

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