SauceAppetizerSide Dish

Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 480 g full-fat greek yogurt plain; 1 st english cucumber large; 2 teentje garlic minced; 2 el extra virgin olive oil; 1 el lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 el fresh dill finely chopped; 0,75 tl salt; 1 el fresh mint finely chopped (optioneel); 1 snufje black pepper freshly ground (optioneel)

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.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 45 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Makkelijk

Allergeneninformatie: kan melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

480 gfull-fat greek yogurt, plain
1 stenglish cucumber, large
2 teentjegarlic, minced
2 elextra virgin olive oil
1 ellemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 elfresh dill, finely chopped
0,75 tlsalt
1 elfresh mint, finely chopped(optioneel)
1 snufjeblack pepper, freshly ground(optioneel)

Keukengerei

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

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
4
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
Ongeveer 2 min
5
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and optional mint until everything is evenly mixed.
Ongeveer 1 min
6
Season with optional black pepper, then taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Tip van de kok: For best results, let it chill for 2 hours or more.
8
Serve chilled as a dip or sauce.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: A small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top just before serving adds a nice finish.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.