Tzatziki Middle Eastern Cucumber Dip Food

TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Use a box grater to manually grate the cucumbers or you can use a small food processor to finely chop the cucumbers as I do in this recipe. Toss the grated cucumbers with 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth or a double thickness napkin and squeeze dry. (There will be a lot of liquid).
• In one large mixing bowl, place the garlic with remaining 1/2 tsp salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix to combine.
• Add the grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt, and a pinch of white or black pepper, and the fresh herbs (if using. I did not use fresh herbs in the video). Stir to combine well.
• Cover and refrigerate for a bit (anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple hours before serving). This will help thicken the sauce and give it the best texture, while allowing the flavors to meld.
• When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce to refresh and transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, if you like. Serve with your favorite veggies, pita chips or wedges (be sure to read the post for more ideas on how to use this sauce)!

TZATZIKI MIDDLE EASTERN CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Place grated cucumber in colander and sprinkle with salt. Stand over bowl for 15 min. Rinse under cold running water then using a cloth squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. Combine yoghurt, garlic, mint, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Stir in dry cucumber, checking on seasoning. Serve with pita bread or with seekh kebaab/grilled meat. Zaakirah

TZATZIKI (GREEK CUCUMBER DIP)

Steps:

• Drain cucumber in sieve or colander (very important or dip will be watery).
• Combine all ingredients.
• Chill at least an hour to blend falvours.

LEBANESE TZATZIKI CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain the yogurt overnight with cheesecloth of paper-towel.
• Blend cucumber.
• Mix everything together with yogurt.