Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)
Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt- and cucumber-based condiment, typically seasoned with herbs such as mint and dill, garlic, and lemon. I grew up eating it with this chicken souvlaki, but I find it to be such a nice match for roasted vegetables, such as this eggplant salad, and vegetable burgers, such as these mushroom and sweet potato veggie burgers or these falafel burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 large or 3 small cucumbers (about 8 – 10 oz)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, I like the Fage 5%
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons minced herbs, such as mint and/or dill
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh-squeeze lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Grate the cucumber coarsely on a box grater. Transfer to a sieve and set over a bowl to drain. Squeeze the cucumber a little bit to encourage the moisture to drain out. Let drain for at least 5 minutes.
- 2
In a medium bowl, stir the cucumber into the yogurt, along with the garlic, herbs, lemon, and salt. Taste. Adjust with more salt and lemon to taste.
Cook it from the original
This recipe comes from alexandracooks.com. Their page has the author’s own photos, notes and tips — the best place to cook it from.
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