Tzatziki is a beloved and iconic condiment in Greece, commonly served with grilled meats, gyros, souvlaki, and other dishes. Its tangy flavor and refreshing texture make it a popular accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine. Whether used as a dip for pita bread and vegetables or as a sauce for ...
abstract:Tzatziki (Anglicised: ; or ; ; }}; ) is a Greek appetizer, also used as a sauce for gyros or doner kebabs. Tzatziki is made of strained yogurt (usually from sheep or goat milk) mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and sometimes lemon juice, and dill or mint or...
This post shows How to Make Tzatziki Sauce, and this Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce is the delicious sauce that's served with Greek Food!
Twitter Google Share on Facebook tzatziki Wikipedia tza·tzi·ki (tsä-tsē′kē) n. A mixture of yogurt, chopped cucumber, and seasonings, used as a sauce or a dip in Greek cuisine. [Modern Greektzatzíki, from Turkishcacık,dish made from yoghurt and various herbs and vegetables; pro...
To keep this tzatziki sauce recipe traditional, I used goat yogurt as the base. I prefer goat yogurt to cow’s milk yogurt since it’s easier to digest and doesn’t contain any frightening hormones or corn-fed milk. Goat kefir or sheep yogurt would also be an excellent replacement for ...
Tzatziki is a type of dip or sauce often found in cuisines in Southeastern Europe and West Asia. It’s made of strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and sometimes fresh herbs such as dill or mint. While strained yogurt is traditionally used, Greek yogurt can be used in it’s place to save...
Salt:Salt is essential for good seasoning. How to make tzatziki sauce There’s just one trick to tzatziki sauce: otherwise it’s just dump and stir! Cucumbers are full of water, so it’s important to remove as much excess as possible before mixing it into the dip. Here’s what to kno...
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe Variations: Sour cream can be used in place of Greek yogurt. The texture will remain the same but taste will be different. Fresh parsley, mint or fresh dill can be added to your sauce. Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste. ...
This recipe for tzatziki sauce uses Greek yogurt as a base and combines it with cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and more to make a multi-purpose sauce you can use in a variety of ways.
The type of yogurt used varies by region - some cuisines call for goat or sheep's milk yogurt, others use labneh or kefir. For this recipe, we're using Greek yogurt because it provides a nice, thick base. If you'd like a looser sauce, you can add a little water or use a plain ...