Classic Tzatziki
This refreshing Greek dip is made with strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It's a perfect cool accompaniment to grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dip for pita bread. The flavors meld beautifully after a short chill in the refrigerator.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 45 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 167 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan melk en sulfieten bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
- 500 ggreek yogurt, full-fat, strained
- 1 stcucumber, grated
- 2 teentjegarlic, minced
- 2 elfresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 elextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tlred wine vinegar
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
Keukengerei
grater · fine-mesh sieve · mixing bowl · spatula
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Removing extra moisture prevents the tzatziki from becoming watery.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, finely chopped fresh dill, extra virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 3
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 4
Stir everything together until well combined.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: Chilling improves the taste and texture significantly.
- 6
Serve chilled as a dip or a side dish.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 167,1kcal
- Eiwit
- 12g
- Koolhydraten
- 8,2g
- Vet
- 9,7g
- Vezels
- 0,5g
- Suiker
- 5,3g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.