Tzatziki

1 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the seeds from four kirby cucumbers.
  2. 2If using regular cucumbers, peel them.
  3. 3Shred the cucumbers on a box grater.
  4. 4Add a decent pinch of kosher salt to the shredded cucumbers, mix, and set aside.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, place 15-16 ounces of plain Greek yogurt.
  6. 6Add about half a teaspoon of ground cumin.
  7. 7Grate two garlic cloves on a microplane.
  8. 8Add the juice from one lemon.
  9. 9Add one or two tablespoons of olive oil.
  10. 10Add the piles of cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and give them a nice squeeze.
  11. 11Mix well.
  12. 12Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  13. 13Garnish with mint, dill, or parsley.

Ingredients

  • 4 kirby cucumbers
  • 1 english cucumber
  • 15 ounces plain greek yogurt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 handful mint, dill or parsley
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Equipment

knifebox gratermicroplane graterwhiskspoon