Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce (Emeril Lagasse)

Prep Time: 80 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 80 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dill or oregano

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon essence, recipe follows

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
2. Serve as a dip.
3. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
4. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
5. Yield: about 2/3 cup
6. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

By RecipeOfHealth.com