Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Greek sauce/dip/salad dressing. Serve with vegies,Pitas,or with spicy dishes. Ingredients:
4 cups plain yogurt, regular |
3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded |
salt |
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste) |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
fresh ground pepper (optional) |
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaf (or to taste) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
2. Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
3. Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
4. Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
5. Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
6. Rinse and gently pat dry.
7. In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
8. Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
9. Mix well.
10. Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
11. Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.
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