Tzatziki (Greek-Turkish)

Traditional Tzatziki is made of salted strained yogurt (usually from sheep or goat milk) or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and some herbs like dill, mint, parsley, thyme, etc. It is always served cold.

Ingredients

• 4 cucumbers
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups yogurt, or yogurt and sour cream mixed

Instructions

1. Peel and seed the cucumbers, and put through a fine grater (not a blender). Allow to drain in a colander until the juices have stopped running.
2. In a small bowl, mash the garlic with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir in the cucumbers and yogurt.
3. Chill, covered, for 1 hour or more.
4. Serve as a dip with crackers or raw vegetables.

Attribution

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