Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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I'm going to show you what I think is the best method for making this incredibly delicious Greek yogurt and garlic sauce. One of the world's great snacks, an all-purpose condiment, this is just good on so many things. I serve mine with some homemade pita bread. As always, enjoy! Ingredients:
1 large english cucumber, peeled and grated |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups greek yogurt |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste |
1/2 lemon, juiced |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
1 sprig fresh dill for garnish |
1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
2. Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
3. Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.
4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.
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