Jaji (Onion Dip/Spread)

Name: Jaji (Onion Dip/Spread)
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 cup yogurt cheese (plain yogurt, drained, read NOTE*); 14 cup finely minced green bell pepper; 3 -4 scallions, thinly sliced; 13 cup celery, finely chopped (I prefer to use dark green celery because it's very strong tasting, however, omit the leaves); 12 teaspoon dill weed

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup yogurt cheese (plain yogurt, drained, read NOTE*)
14 cup finely minced green bell pepper
3 -4 scallions, thinly sliced
13 cup celery, finely chopped (I prefer to use dark green celery because it's very strong tasting, however, omit the leaves)
12 teaspoon dill weed

Directions

1

*NOTE: There are several easy recipes on this site for preparing the yogurt cheese.
2

Once the yogurt cheese has been drained, combine it with the cottage cheese and mash with a potato masher or use a food mill.
3

Drain off any liquid.
4

Add the remaining ingredients.
5

Chill at least 3 hours until ready to serve.
6

Garnish the top of the dip with a few slices of scallions and a sprinkle of dill weed.
7

Preparation time does not include draining the yogurt.