Tzatziki is
made with yogurt and cucumbers.
It is
considered a Greek dish but the word comes from the Turkish cacik. In addition
to the main ingredients, lemon, dill parsley and mint can be used.
I first
encountered tzatziki in, of all places, the Australian state of Tasmania. Once
tried, I never looked back.
Tzatziki can
be used on meat dishes or as a dip. It is healthy, tasty, and very refreshing.
The following
recipe has been used by our family for years. Give it a try.
TZATZIKI
•
1 continental cucumber, unpeeled
•
1.5 cups (full-fat) Greek yoghurt (don’t be afraid of the fat content
here - there are health and taste benefits)
•
1 Tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
•
2 cloves of crushed garlic
•
Lemon juice to taste
•
Salt and pepper to taste.
1. Take the cucumber and cut it
lengthwise once. Use a spoon to remove the seeds.
2. Grate the cucumber, squeeze out
excess liquid, and drain.
3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
4. Cover and chill in the refrigerate.
5. Serve and enjoy.
Photo courtesy
of Robert Kindermann, 2006, posted by
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