World Flavors Cookbook

Tzatziki Spitiko

Homemade tzatziki — thick strained yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and dill, made the Greek way with proper draining and resting time.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 500g full-fat Greek yogurt, strained overnight
• 1 large cucumber
• 3 cloves garlic, minced to paste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• Salt

Instructions

1. Grate cucumber. Salt generously and leave in a sieve 20 minutes.
2. Squeeze out every drop of moisture from cucumber.
3. Mix strained yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, and vinegar.
4. Season with salt.
5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
6. Drizzle olive oil on top to serve.