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Tzatziki

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by Dawn T in Rouxbe Videos

Tzatziki is a Greek dip that is a creamy combination of cucumber, garlic, fresh herbs and yogurt.

Serves
4 to 6
Active Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins

Step 1: Making Tzatziki

Making Tzatziki
  • 1 cup cucumber (1/2 cucumber)
  • 2 cups plain thick yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp onion
  • 3 tbsp dill
  • 3 tbsp mint

Start by dicing onions, garlic and fresh herbs. Peel cucumber and remove the seeds, then chop.

Purée the garlic and onions in a food processor. Add cucumber and herbs, pulse a few times without over mixing.

Strain the cucumber mixture. Add cucumber mixture into yogurt along with salt and pepper. Fold everything together.

Notes

Tzatziki can be made a few hours ahead of time, this allows the flavors to blend together. I only make Tzatziki with thick Greek yogurt, because the better the yogurt the better the Tzatziki. Try to find one that is at least 8 to 10 % M.F.

Comments

looks delicious

tell me instead of taking the seeds out of the cucumber can a seedless be used or will it change the texture. also the split pea soup was great, even with the large ham bone thank you so much. i purchased a salad spinner, i find that if i take all the water out of the lettuce it is a bit too dry, what do you think, thanks for all the expertise. i love all the videos

by Denise P | Jun 28, 2007 4:06pm | Permalink
Thick yogurt

I can't get thick yogurt in my area. And sour cream isn't cheap. In place of these, I strain my yogurt first.

Put an amount of yogurt in a cheesecloth or old dish-towel and knot the top with a twist tie. Then hang it in the fridge above a bowl to catch the water.

This method results in a thick yogurt that can take a bit more moisture from lemons, etc. And with the addition of vinegar and salt, it makes a great sour cream substitute.

by Iain G | Sep 27, 2007 9:56pm | Permalink
Good Tip

Thick Greek yogurt is the best but straining the yogurt is a good idea. I have also had to do this a few times. Yogurt that is less thick also has less calories so that is good. I am currently in love with a Greek yogurt that is so thick it is like cream cheese...yum!

by Dawn T | Sep 27, 2007 11:00pm | Permalink
Old Sea Routes

This is wonderful with the Tortilla de Patatas!

by Iain G | Oct 1, 2007 8:22pm | Permalink

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