Greek Tzatziki Sauce
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A classic, refreshing Greek tzatziki sauce made with thick strained yogurt, freshly grated cucumber, minced garlic, and fresh dill. It features a beautifully creamy, silky texture and a perfect balance of garlic, making it an excellent dip or sauce for gyros and grilled meats.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Strain plain yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve in the fridge for at least 4 hours. → Peel and grate the English cucumber, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible with your hands. → Combine the strained yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped dill in a bowl. → Plate the sauce, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and finish with flaky sea salt.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Strain plain yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve in the fridge for at least 4 hours. → Peel and grate the English cucumber, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible with your hands. → Combine the strained yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped dill in a bowl. → Plate the sauce, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and finish with flaky sea salt.
Introduction
A classic, refreshing Greek tzatziki sauce made with thick strained yogurt, freshly grated cucumber, minced garlic, and fresh dill. It features a beautifully creamy, silky texture and a perfect balance of garlic, making it an excellent dip or sauce for gyros and grilled meats.
Step 1
Line a colander or sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Add the yogurt and allow it to drain in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to remove excess water.
Step 2
Peel the English cucumber using a vegetable peeler.
Step 3
Grate the peeled cucumber on the thick-hole side of a box grater.
Step 4
Take the grated cucumber in your hands and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over a bowl.
Step 5
Transfer the strained yogurt and squeezed grated cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Draining the yogurt is the most critical step to achieving a thick, glossy texture. Skip this only if you have very thick, high-quality pre-strained Greek yogurt.
Avoid Greek yogurts that list 'skim milk powder' in the ingredients, as this additive can cause a chalky texture.
Squeezing out the cucumber juice is essential to prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery after sitting.
The cucumber juice that is squeezed out can be saved for smoothies or enjoyed as a refreshing drink.
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