Tzatziki

Tzatziki
  • Author: carlleach

Whip up a batch of this cool and creamy Tzatziki sauce to elevate your next meal. A refreshing combination of Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fragrant herbs, this versatile condiment adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Take your taste buds on a journey with every spoonful of this homemade delight.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 150g Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 2 - 4 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tsp chopped or dried mint (or dill)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel cucumber, cut in half lengthways and de-seed using a teaspoon, then coarsely grate.
  • Put grated cucumber into a sieve suspended over a bowl, sprinkle over 1/2 tsp of salt and mix through. Place a plate on top of cucumber and allow cucumber to drain for approximately 1 hour, or until water stops dripping (whichever is first).
  • Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • The flavours combine better if given time so I prefer to leave it in a sealed container in the refrigerator overnight.
  • If Greek yoghurt is not available then you can make your own Greek style from plain yoghurt by suspending a sieve lined with cheesecloth over a bowl, adding the yoghurt and allowing it to drain for 2-3 hours, or longer if thicker yoghurt is preferred, in a refrigerator. A paper coffee filter can be used as an alternative to a cheesecloth, following the above method.

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Yield

Makes 2 portions