European
Greece - Starters
Τυροκαυτερή Παραδοσιακή (Tirokafteri Spicy Feta Dip)
Chef's Menu Description
The fiery Greek taverna dip: authentic Greek feta cheese whipped with roasted red Florina peppers, spicy red chillies, olive oil, and red wine vinegar until creamy and zesty.
Ingredients
- • 300g authentic Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- • 1 roasted red Florina pepper, peeled and deseeded
- • 1-2 fresh red chillies (or hot pickled pepperoncini), deseeded and chopped
- • 4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- • Warm pita bread for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Chop roasted Florina pepper and chillies. Crumble the feta cheese.
2
Phase 2
In a food processor, blend crumbled feta, roasted pepper, chillies, olive oil, vinegar, and yoghurt.
3
Phase 3
Pulse until a thick, creamy spread forms with slight rustic texture.
4
Phase 4
Transfer to a meze bowl, drizzle with olive oil, dust with paprika or chilli flakes, and serve with warm grilled pita bread.