GREEK TZATZIKI

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An excellent accompaniment to souvlaki or gyros. Tastes best if allowed to sit refrigerated for several hours. You can find Greek style yogurt for this recipe in Greek or Middle Eastern delicatessins, or just feel free to use plain yogurt.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers
6 cloves garlic, peeled
salt
4 cups plain yogurt (preferably Greek Style)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried mint (or may use dill weed)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Grate cucumbers and allow to drain in a sieve, weighted by a heavy plate, for 15 minutes.
  • Wrap grated cucumbers in cheesecloth to squeeze all remaining liquid out.
  • Set grated cucumbers in a mixing bowl.
  • Place garlic cloves in a mortar and sprinkle with a little salt.
  • Grind into a paste and add mixture to cucumbers.
  • Whisk together yogurt, vinegar, pepper, mint, and oil.
  • Add yogurt mixture to cucumbers and garlic and mix all together thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate until needed.

Mohamed billoh Jalloh
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This is a great tzatziki recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tawhid Gaming
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I've tried many tzatziki recipes before but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the flavor is incredible.


Suzzy Donkor
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This is the perfect tzatziki recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the cucumbers and dill.


Lukas Kondas
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This tzatziki is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the mint and the lemon zest. It really makes the dish.


Nini Xmiadashvili
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I've made this tzatziki recipe several times now and it's always delicious. It's so versatile and can be used as a dip, a spread, or a topping. I will definitely be making this again.


flaplato home TV
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This is the best tzatziki recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the cucumbers and dill.


Kamohelo Khosi
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I've made this tzatziki recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the mint and the lemon zest. It really makes the dish.


Bailey Dike
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This tzatziki is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Shumail BAloch
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I love this tzatziki recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and as a topping for grilled chicken. It's always a hit!


krystal yeargin
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This is the best tzatziki recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jenisis Torres
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This tzatziki is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the mint and the lemon zest. It really makes the dish.


indonesla server
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This recipe is a keeper! The tzatziki is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amiin Moh'ed
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This tzatziki is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the cucumbers and dill. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and as a topping for grilled chicken. It's always a hit!


Kgotso precious Selolo
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I've tried many tzatziki recipes before but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the addition of the mint and the lemon zest. It really takes the dish to the next level.


Fahd Oyewole
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This was my first time making tzatziki and it turned out great! I used Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt and it was nice and thick. The flavor was perfect - not too garlicky or too lemony. I will definitely be making this again.


Anuka Karki
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This tzatziki recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the cucumbers and dill. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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