Much used in the Mediterranean and Greece countries, tzatziki is a yogurt sauce that refreshes and soothes the hotness of spicy food. Tzatziki can be refrigerated the day before to allow its garlicky, smooth flavor to come to the fore.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 dl Greek yoghurt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill can be omitted
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
- Grate the cucumber and with salt.
- Finely chop the garlic and dill.
- Mix the ingredients together and leave to season for 15 minutes.
- Tzatziki is best the next day.
Nutrition (values are an approximate guide)
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by Flavorado
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