Every time when they are talking about Greece there are some things that stand out. Of course it’s the fact about the economy and the Parthenon…bla bla bla…but one thing that really makes the difference is Ouzo and Tzatziki.
Well, even if Tzatziki is not my specialty (my brothers is) , this is a classic recipe about making a traditional Greek tzatziki as a side dish , salad.
Additionally, it is one of the main ingredients of the Greek Souvlaki that you can find on practically any corner in Greece. Now the problem you might face with that is that it has a lot of garlic..
So essentially, if you are going to a nice dinner party or you going out with your girlfriend/boyfriend maybe that is not the best sauce to go. On the other hand tzatziki is ideal when you are with friends and refreshing as any other time you eat yogurt.
You dont need any equipment to do it or cooking, you just need to devote 15 minutes of your time for tzatziki.
Here we go.
INGREDIENTS FOR TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 3 cups Greek yogurt (around 350gr)
- 2-3 garlic clove, minced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced (the long, skinny ones)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for salting cucumbers)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or both, depending on preference) or 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped (or both, depending on preference)
HOW TO MAKE TZATZIKI
In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, dill and/or mint, and a few grinds of black pepper. Process until well blended, then stir into yogurt.
Taste before adding any extra salt, then add salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend.
Serve your tzatziki together with warm bread to make your grilled meat lunch even better!
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