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