European
Greece - Side Dishes
Τζατζίκι Παραδοσιακό (Authentic Greek Tzatziki)
Chef's Menu Description
Authentic Greek taverna tzatziki: thick strained Greek sheep's yoghurt, grated cucumber squeezed bone-dry, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh dill.
Ingredients
- • 500g authentic strained Greek yoghurt (10% fat / στραγγιστό)
- • 1 large English cucumber, coarsely grated and squeezed completely dry
- • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated on a microplane
- • 3 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, 1 Kalamata olive
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coarsely grate cucumber into a kitchen towel. Sprinkle with salt, let stand 5 minutes, then twist and squeeze towel with all your strength until not a single drop of liquid remains.
2
Phase 2
In a bowl, combine strained Greek yoghurt, bone-dry cucumber, grated garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
3
Phase 3
Stir in finely chopped fresh dill and season with fine sea salt. Mix thoroughly until rich, thick, and velvety.
4
Phase 4
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a swirl of olive oil and a whole Kalamata olive.