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Tzatziki are Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce that is often used as appetizers, sauces and combined with many other dishes. Tzatziki sauce can be eaten alone or served with gyros bread. Here are two Tzatziki sauce recipes that you can choose from and follow according to your preference:

Resources

Genuine Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Style)

• 700 ml of unsweetened Greek yogurt (the thicker the yogurt the better)
• 1 cucumber (low seed UK cucumber or a strong Kirby cucumber)
• 2 garlic cloves
• Fresh oregano
• The spoon is fresh
• Extra virgin olive oil (choose the one with the date of manufacture and should buy premium if you want the sauce to taste the best)

Tzatziki Sauce Cucumber Cut Pomegranate (American Style)

• 950 ml unsweetened yogurt boxes
• 4 medium sized cucumbers or 2 large ones
• 1 garlic bulb
• 2 large lemons
• Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Genuine Tzatziki Sauce

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   Peel and prepare the cucumbers. Peel and cut the cucumber into 3-4 parts. Then, use the apple core extractor to cut off the middle of the cucumber seed.

2. 

   Grated cucumbers. Place the flat surface of the cucumber piece on the curette and begin scraping. No need to scrape too small.

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   Drain the juice. Place the grated cucumbers in a sieve and let the water drain into the cup.You can press lightly to let the water in the cucumber drain. Place the cucumber and the juice separately.

4. 

   Prepare the garlic. Chopped garlic or put garlic in a press and puree. Then, mix garlic with a little olive oil, half a teaspoon of salt. The ingredients should be placed in a mortar or poured into a bowl and mixed with a potato fork / fork.

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   Filtered yogurt. Put the coffee filter paper in the sieve and pour the yogurt in. Filter for about 15 minutes, stir gently (avoid tearing the filter paper) and then let filter for another 15 minutes.

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   Mix the main ingredients together. Mix the yogurt, cucumber juice and garlic mixture into a glass or stainless steel bowl.

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   For seasoning. The seasonings used for Tzatziki sauce differ from region to region in Greece and many parts of the world also use non-traditional spices. You can choose and match your favorite seasonings, such as lemon juice, wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh or 1 teaspoon mint. However, using black pepper powder will create the most traditional flavor.

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   Let the spices infuse. Cover the bowl with plastic film and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. After 12 hours of spices, the product has the best taste. Cucumber juice can be used as a salad dressing, to marinate meat or added to Tzatziki for a stronger cucumber flavor.

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   Finish. Now you can enjoy the authentic Tzatziki sauce. Usually, the sauce is served in a small bowl with bread and sprinkled with a little olive oil, some Kalamate olives and a stalk of Oregano or herbs. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce Cut the seeds

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   Prepare all the ingredients. Have the ingredients available as required above.

2. 

   Prepare a cucumber. Peel and cut the cucumber into lengths. Then, use a spoon to remove the seeds from the middle.

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   Diced. Cut cucumbers into pomegranate seeds and put in a sieve to drain. Too much water can dilute a fever.

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   Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and chop the necessary amount of garlic, maybe a few shrimps or whole grains, depending on your preference. Mince the garlic and place it in a food blender with olive oil. Blend until pureed garlic and blended.

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   Filtered yogurt. Put the coffee filter paper in the sieve and pour the yogurt in. Filter for about 15 minutes, stir gently (avoid tearing the filter paper) and then let filter for another 15 minutes.

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   Mix the ingredients. Fill a large glass or stainless steel bowl with garlic, cucumber, and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lemon juice if you like.

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   Mix the ingredients well. Use a whisk or large spoon to mix ingredients well. The amount of ingredients can be tasted and adjusted to suit your taste. However, it should be noted that after mixing the sauce will become stronger.

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   Refrigerate the Tzatziki sauce. Cover the bowl with plastic film and put in the refrigerator about 2-3 hours before eating. This step will help the garlic reduce its pungent odor.

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   Enjoy. advertisement

Advice

• You can adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to your taste.
• Use unsweetened yogurt and not for yogurt or other flavored yogurts.
• Tzatziki sauce will taste better the next day and can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.
• May reduce the amount of garlic depending on taste.

Warning

• Enjoy Tzatziki sauce with your lover, wife or relative. They may remind you if your breath smells bad after eating this sauce.

What you need

• Coffee filter paper
• Colander
• Planer / curettage tools
• Food grinder
• Garlic presses