# Tirokafteri

Tirokafteri is a creamy, whipped feta cheese dip, a traditional Greek dip that is hot and spicy, with a garlic aftertaste. Made with Greek yogurt, and a whole spicy pepper, it is a favorite side dip to grilled meat dishes, or spread inside pita wraps and sandwiches.

- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- feta cheese
- Greek yogurt
- 1 green chili pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- salt
- dried oregano
- paprika
- pita bread

## Instructions

1. Slice the green chili pepper lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop it into smaller pieces.
2. Add feta cheese to a food processor.
3. Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the food processor.
4. Add the chopped green chili pepper to the food processor.
5. Add a garlic clove to the food processor.
6. Pour lemon juice into the food processor.
7. Add a spoonful of olive oil to the food processor.
8. Cover the food processor and blend the ingredients until creamy.
9. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula.
10. Blend again until smooth.
11. Season pita bread with salt and dried oregano.
12. Drizzle olive oil over the pita bread and brush to coat.
13. Grill the seasoned pita bread on a grill pan until golden brown and marked with grill lines.
14. Cut the grilled pita bread into triangles.
15. Transfer the tirokafteri dip to a serving bowl.
16. Garnish the dip with paprika, dried oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
17. Serve the tirokafteri with the grilled pita bread.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- food processor
- silicone brush
- grill pan
- bowl

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-09-28

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