Tzatziki

Inspired by my home grown cucumbers I have decided to make this traditional Greek dip.

EASY, FAST recipe.

From plant to plate ;)

Recipe

250 g cucumber

500g Greek yogurt

2/3 garlic cloves (to taste)

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Chilli flakes

Mint to garnish 

Peel the cucumber (although if you have your own you can keep the skin on it will give a nice green colours at the plate), I have kept some this time. Scoop the seeds off and finely grate the cucumber, leave them into a sieve with a sprinkle of salt on top to drain the excess water (5-10min is enough).

 

 

In a bowl mix well the yogurt, finely chopped garlic, olive oil and salt then add the drained cucumbers, mix well and add more salt or olive oil to taste. Chill in the fridge (1hr at least).

 

I like to put some chilli flakes and some mint on top before serving

ENJOY with fresh bread, barbecued meat or eat with vegetable crudités