AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI RECIPES

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CHEF JOHN'S TZATZIKI SAUCE - ALLRECIPES



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I'm going to show you what I think is the best method for making this incredibly delicious Greek yogurt and garlic sauce. One of the world's great snacks, an all-purpose condiment, this is just good on so many things. I serve mine with some homemade pita bread. As always, enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Tzatziki Sauce

Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.n
  • Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.n
  • Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.n
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, CarbohydrateContent 2.5 g, CholesterolContent 7.5 mg, FatContent 3.4 g, FiberContent 0.2 g, ProteinContent 2.2 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.7 g, SodiumContent 119.6 mg, SugarContent 1.4 g

AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI RECIPE - FARAWAY WORLDS



Authentic Greek tzatziki recipe - Faraway Worlds image

A staple of Greece, Tzatziki is a thick, cucumber and yoghurt spread, often served with flatbread. You may have had tzatziki before, but not like they make it in Greece.

Provided by Roxanne de Bruyn

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 telegraph cucumber
1-2 teaspoons rock salt, for draining cucumber
1 1/2 cups plain, full-fat Greek yoghurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Grate the cucumber, lightly salt and drain in a sieve for at least half an hour.
  • Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Transfer the grated cucumber and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours (or overnight) until set.
  • Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.

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