Tzatziki Sauce
March 29th, 2017
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0:00
Tzatziki (pronounced /zat-ziki/) is a traditional Greek Yogurt Sauce. Cacik (pronounced /jah-'jik/) is the same sauce, but from Turkey. Tzatziki can be used with meat dishes or as a dip for Crudites.
Ingredients:
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7-8 ounces Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 Cucumber
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Sea Salt
Directions:
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Peel the Cucumber. Use a spoon to remove the seeds.
Use a Cheese Grater to shred the Cucumber into a paper towel. Add a pinch of Salt.
Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Discard the liquid.
Mix the yogurt with the garlic, the cucumber, the lemon juice, and a pinch of Sea Salt.
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to mix.