SauceAppetizerSide Dish

Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 480 g full-fat greek yogurt plain; 1 قطعة english cucumber large; 2 فص garlic minced; 2 ملعقة كبيرة extra virgin olive oil; 1 ملعقة كبيرة lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 ملعقة كبيرة fresh dill finely chopped; 0.75 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 1 ملعقة كبيرة fresh mint finely chopped (اختياري); 1 رشة black pepper freshly ground (اختياري)

A creamy, refreshing Greek yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It is perfect as a dip for vegetables and pita bread or as a cool counterpoint to grilled dishes.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 45 د
عدد الحصص: 4
الصعوبة: سهلة

معلومات مسببات الحساسية: قد تحتوي على حليب. تحقّق دائمًا من عبوات المكوّنات إذا كنت تعاني حساسية.

تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

480 gfull-fat greek yogurt, plain
1 قطعةenglish cucumber, large
2 فصgarlic, minced
2 ملعقة كبيرةextra virgin olive oil
1 ملعقة كبيرةlemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh dill, finely chopped
0.75 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
1 ملعقة كبيرةfresh mint, finely chopped(اختياري)
1 رشةblack pepper, freshly ground(اختياري)

الأدوات

box grater · fine-mesh sieve · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: No need to peel the English cucumber; the skin adds color and texture.
2
Sprinkle the salt over the grated cucumber, toss to combine, and let it sit for about 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: This step is crucial for preventing a watery tzatziki.
3
Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press the cucumber firmly against the sieve to squeeze out as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid.
حوالي 2 د
4
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
حوالي 2 د
5
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and optional mint until everything is evenly mixed.
حوالي 1 د
6
Season with optional black pepper, then taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The flavor will develop as it chills, so be conservative with extra salt.
7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
ملاحظة الطاهي: For best results, let it chill for 2 hours or more.
8
Serve chilled as a dip or sauce.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: A small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top just before serving adds a nice finish.

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الحفظ

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.