Greek Tzatziki Recipe
A refreshing, authentic Greek dip made with yoghurt, garlic, and cucumber.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo thick Greek yoghurt
- 3–4 large cloves of garlic
- 1 level tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 large cucumber
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
- Peel the garlic cloves, cut them in half, and remove the green sprout.
- Crush the garlic and place the pulp in a mortar.
- Add the salt and mash until a smooth paste forms.
- Do not peel the cucumber. Cut it lengthwise into quarters.
- Scrape out the seeds, grate the cucumber, strain, and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Combine the yoghurt and cucumber in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Adjust salt to taste.
Additional Tips
- The cucumber skin contains nutrients and adds colour-no need to peel it.
- Removing the seeds prevents the tzatziki from becoming watery.
- Removing the garlic sprout helps avoid bitterness and strong aftertaste.
