Tzaziki

Name: Tzaziki
Ingredients: 2 cups plain full fat yogurt (high-quality, without gums and thickeners); 2 teaspoons pureed very fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated on large holes of grater; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups plain full fat yogurt (high-quality, without gums and thickeners)
2 teaspoons pureed very fresh garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated on large holes of grater
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

1

Drain yogurt for 1 hour in a cheesecloth-lined strainer to remove some of its water.
2

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt over the grated cucumber and drain, 10 to15 minutes, to extract excess water.
4

Add drained cucumber to yogurt, along with pepper, and mix well.
5

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
6

Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with mint leaves.
7

Serve with pita triangles or grilled fish.