Tzatziki
Why is this dish special?
Tzatziki is probably one
of Greece's most famous dips. It utilises ingredients which are plentiful in
that country. We're talking thick, creamy sheep's milk yogurt. It's commonly
used in souvlaki that are served in many restaurants and it often comes out as
a starter as well. Whack it on some fresh bread and you are in heaven. It's
very easy to prepare and the secret lies in the yogurt. Please be wary if you
make this NOT to use revolting low fat yogurt.
Ingredients
250 Grams of good Greek yogurt. The
natural, thick one!
3 small or
"Lebanese" cucumbers finely grated
2-3 finely minced garlic
cloves
A good handful of dill
finely chopped
Another good handful of
fresh mint roughly chopped
A "splash" of
extra virgin olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Peel and deseed the cucumbers. Finely
grate them using a grater.
2. Once this has been done
squeeze the excess water out of them. (We don't want them too wet).
3. Place the grated
cucumber into the yogurt along with the remaining ingredients.
4. Mix well, cover and
place in the refrigerator.
Notes
Once everything is
combined,place the Tzatziki into the fridge and let it rest a little while for
the flavours of the garlic to mix. It's a good idea to make this the day
before.
