Do it like yiayia: Tzatziki

The world-famous mediterrenean dip

July152024

One of the most famous (and important) appetizers in Greek cuisine.
It’s easy to make and can be eaten as a simple dip for bread, pita or french-fries, with souvlaki, or in gyros.

  • Level of Difficulty: 1/5
  • Preparation time: less than 10 minutes
Photo of Tzatziki
Tzatziki by Alexander Baxevanis, CC-BY-2.0

Ingredients

  • Yogurt
  • Garlic
  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Olive oil
  • A dash of white wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

We didn’t include precise measurements for the ingredients, as you can freely adjust proportions to taste.

Preparation

Firstly, peel the cucumber and grate it with a cheese grater, using the large blades. Put it in a bowl, add salt and a bit of white wine vinegar and set aside until the cucumber will release its liquid.

Combine the yogurt, garlic clove (or garlic powder) some white wine vinegar and keep adding olive oil until the yoghurt doesn't absorb it so readily any more.
Mix until it is combined and creamy.

Squeeze the cucumber with your hands to release any remaining liquid. Then add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture. Stir into the mixture and seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until needed.

Bon appétit!

When talking about famous international cuisines, Greek food always makes it on the list. Greek cuisine is founded on the triad of wheat, olive oil, and wine. It incorporates olive oil, vegetables, grains, meat and fish. Common dessert ingredients include nuts, honey, fruits, and filo pastries. It continues traditions from Ancient Greek and Byzantine cuisine, while incorporating Balkan and Italian influences.

From Moussaka and Spanakopita to Pastitsio and Tzatziki, the Greek cuisine includes a variety of traditional dishes that not only do they taste amazing, but are also extremely healthy for you, since their ingredients consist mainly of whole foods. It doesn’t mater if you are a skilled chef or simply a home cook, recipes of the Greek cuisine should definitely be incorporated into your main diet.

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