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Tzatziki Sauce

Cuisine: Greek
Courses: Sauces, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups 948mlFresh yogurt - unflavored
1 cup 237mlCucumber - peeled and (medium)
  Grated
4   Garlic - crushed
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDried dillweed
  Salt and freshly ground - black pepper to taste
  Additional olive oil - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Place a piece of cheesecloth in a colander and pour in the yogurt. Allow the yogurt to drain for several hours. Place the grated cucumber in another colander and allow to drain for 2 hours.

Mix together all ingredients except the additional olive oil and chill. Place in serving dishes and drizzle additional olive oil on top. Serve as a spread for bread or as a dip for vegetables.

This is generally served as a first course. Note: Store this dish covered in the refrigerator and it will keep well for 2 or 3 days.

Source:
The Greeks Have a Recipe for It

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