Tzatziki
calories: medium
category: sauces
cost: low
difficulty: easy
preparation time: 15
Ingredients
Plain yogurt ˝ cup
Cucumbers 2
Garlic 4/6 large ones
Extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Vinegar 1 teaspoon
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Cucumbers 2
Garlic 4/6 large ones
Extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Vinegar 1 teaspoon
See our
Wine Tips
for your meals
Preparation Grate the cucumbers on the large holes of the grater. Drain and squeeze them and add salt to your taste. Dice the garlic finely and add as well as the yogurt and the vinegar.
If you prefer, you can sprinkle your sauce with paprika and decorate with olives. Should you wish to make your sauce spicier, you can add more garlic otherwise almonds or hazel nuts diced finely. The Chef's tips This sauce is excellent to accompany meat and rice dishes or steaks such as the Florentine Steak. It is also appetizing spread on bread. Curiosity Tzatziki originates in Greece and is to be found in Turkey as well.
If you prefer, you can sprinkle your sauce with paprika and decorate with olives. Should you wish to make your sauce spicier, you can add more garlic otherwise almonds or hazel nuts diced finely.
