Tsatsiki

Directions

1. 1
   In a sieve set over a bowl and lined with a triple thickness of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth let the yogurt drain, covered and chilled, for 8 hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Put the cucumbers in a sieve and press out as much excess liquid as possible.
3. 3
   In a bowl stir together the drained yogurt and the garlic paste, add the cucumbers, the mint, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste, and combine the mixture well.
4. 4
   The tsatsiki may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
5. 5
   Serve the tsatsiki with the pita.