International Recipes
Tzatziki (Greek-Turkish)
Tzatziki is a seasoned concoction of cucumbers, yogurt, olive oil and yogurt.
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups yogurt, or yogurt and sour cream mixed
Instructions
- Peel and seed the cucumbers, and put through a fine grater (not a blender). Allow to drain in a colander until the juices have stopped running.
- In a small bowl, mash the garlic with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cucumbers and yogurt.
- Chill, covered, for 1 hour or more.
- Serve as a dip with crackers or raw vegetables.
Attribution
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