Ingredients:
- 1 english cucumber, peeled , grated on a box grater, salted lightly for 5 minutes and squeezed between the hands to remov ( the long, thin, almost seedless kind)
- 3 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste
Directions:
- Just mix everything up together until it is all blended and the oil has emulsified into the yoghurt/sour cream. Taste for seasoning, and add salt if you think necessary. Put in a resealable container.
- Allow to 'sit' in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before using to allow the flavors to come out.
- This wonderful meze (we do not think of it as a sauce here- it is a thick 'salata') is used to counterpoint rich, bbq'd meats (like souvlaki/shish kebab), but can be used in more diverse ways.
- Place a small plate full on your dinner table for people to scoop up small amounts onto their bread (preferably crisp-baked pita).
- Fry up some zucchini or eggplant slices (dredge in flour and fried in olive oil) and serve with a dollop of tzatziki on top.
- Use as a salad dressing.
- A dip for crudites.
- Note: If I have time, I often lightly salt the grated cucumber and put in a colander to drain, then squeeze out water as per usual. This eliminates even more water.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 149.85 Kcal (627 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 130.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.52g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 16.79mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 34.43mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 107.42mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.73g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Protein | 1.99g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 69.9mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 248.73 Kcal (1041 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 216.9 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.1g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.86mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 57.15mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 178.3mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.2g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Protein | 3.3g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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