BASIC YOGURT SAUCE

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Serve this yogurt with basmati rice, quinoa, or couscous. Use to garnish lamb, chicken or fish kebabs. Spoon a dollop into pureed soups and shellbeans just before serving. Or thin with a little water to make a creamy dressing ideal for romaine or little gem lettuces.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Greek-style yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt (8 ounces/225 grams)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 large lime), more to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 garlic clove

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, mint, oil, lime juice, salt and 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Use a rasp grater to finely grate garlic into the bowl. Stir, taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 181, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Mayah Nambaale
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I love this sauce!


Usman Yiwiopogz
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Abdullah Qaiser
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This sauce is so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Ibrahim Ansaneh
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I love the tangy flavor of this sauce. It's the perfect addition to grilled chicken or fish.


Mir jinsar Ali Talpur
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it as a dip, a marinade, and a dressing. It's always delicious.


Adeel Razaq
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover yogurt. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Robert Karuga
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way it brightens up grilled chicken or fish.


Thirasara Thimesha
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. I love the tangy, creamy flavor. It's perfect for dipping vegetables, chicken, or fish.


Aqeeb Satti
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This yogurt sauce is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways. I've used it as a dip, a marinade, and a dressing. It's always delicious.


Mubashar Mushtaq
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Md Rafiq Alam
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This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I used it as a dip for vegetable crudités and it was a huge hit.


Nikoliz Janjgava
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I've tried many yogurt sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, and it's so versatile. I use it on everything from salads to grilled chicken.


Kamari Williams
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This is my go-to sauce for roasted vegetables. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The yogurt adds a creamy richness that really enhances the flavor of the vegetables.


Angelo Saide
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the light, refreshing flavor. It was the perfect complement to the grilled chicken and vegetables.


Deepbarthal Gbsu7
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This yogurt sauce is a staple in my kitchen. It's so versatile and can be used as a dip, marinade, or dressing. I love the tangy, creamy flavor.