I made it with The Greek yogurt from Trader Joe's (also rec. on this site) and it was fabulous! I ate through a batch of pita!
Dawn-MO's Tzatziki
Recipe By : Bubba/New Orleans
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bubba's Recipes Appetizers
Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
4 cups fresh unflavored yogurt1 medium cucumber -- peeled and coarsely
grated
4 cloves garlic -- crushed
2 tablesppons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed (not fresh)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
additional olive oil for garnish
1. Place a piece of cheesecloth in a colander and pour in the yogurt. Allow the yogurt to drain for several hours.
2. Place the grated cucumber in another colander and allow to drain for two hours.
3. Mix together all ingredients except the additional olive oil and chill. Place in
serving dishes or platter and drizzle additional olive oil on top. Serve as a
spread for pita and flat breads or anything else you care to dip in it.
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NOTES : Serve with pita bread. I also served chilled steamed prawns which are always good with this dip as well.
Dawn-MO's Tzatziki
Recipe By : Bubba/New Orleans
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bubba's Recipes Appetizers
Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
4 cups fresh unflavored yogurt1 medium cucumber -- peeled and coarsely
grated
4 cloves garlic -- crushed
2 tablesppons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed (not fresh)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
additional olive oil for garnish
1. Place a piece of cheesecloth in a colander and pour in the yogurt. Allow the yogurt to drain for several hours.
2. Place the grated cucumber in another colander and allow to drain for two hours.
3. Mix together all ingredients except the additional olive oil and chill. Place in
serving dishes or platter and drizzle additional olive oil on top. Serve as a
spread for pita and flat breads or anything else you care to dip in it.
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NOTES : Serve with pita bread. I also served chilled steamed prawns which are always good with this dip as well.