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Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Recipe by: Chef John

"I'm going to show you what I think is the best method for making this incredibly delicious Greek yogurt and garlic sauce. One of the world's great snacks, an all-purpose condiment, this is just good on so many things. I serve mine with some homemade pita bread. As always, enjoy!"
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Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook
  • Ready In3 h 25 m
  • 1Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
  • 2Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
  • 3Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.
  • 4Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 49 cals
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    49
    2%
  • Fat:
    3.4
    5%
  • Carbs:
    2.5
    < 1%
  • Protein:
    2.2
    4%
  • Cholesterol:
    8
    2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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