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Friday, July 03, 2009

my Tzatziki (ingredients: UK version)

4 people
Total (Fage) 250g (half of the 500g) or thick greek style yogurt - Tesco and Makro stocks it
half a cucumber
3 spoonfuls of Olive oil (add a bit more if you wish, taste)
2 spoonfuls of red vinegar (optional, adds a different taste)
a pinch or two of salt (to taste)
a pinch of black pepper
2 cloves of garlic (add more to make stronger, or less to make weaker)

8 people
Total (Fage) 500g or thick greek style yogurt - Tesco and Makro stocks it
5 spoonfuls of Olive oil (add a bit more if you wish, taste)
3 spoonfuls of red vinegar (optional, adds a different taste)
a whole cucumber
a pinch or two or or three or four of salt (to taste)
a pinch of black pepper
4 cloves of garlic (add more to make stronger, or less to make weaker)

Instructions:

Wash the out side of cucumber and grate it on the thick option of the grater with the skin (if you like you can remove the skin, up to you).
Place in a drainer (paste drainer, with small holes) spread it out and add some salt to help remove the water from the cucumber. Leave it for 10 to 15 min to drain. Then given it a mix and squeeze out any remaining water (ironic as cucumber is mainly water).
In a bowl add the grated cucumber and Total yogurt, Olive oil, red vinegar (optional), on the small side of the grater grate the garlic in and mix it all. Take care of the olive oil when mixing it in with the yogurt. Finally add pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Try some with a small spoon and adjust ingredients accordingly.

Eat with pita bread, normal bread,
or as a side to red meat, steaks, skewered meat, pork, chips (french fries), BBQ meat.

Enjoy!

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