TYROKAFTERI - GREEK ** HOT **PEPPER CHEESE DIP
This is a traditional recipe for Tyrokafteri, which is a specialty of the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece. This particular recipe comers from Nancy Gaifyllia, who says "My family likes this one hot, so I use jalapeno peppers that make my eyes water just from touching them. This recipe works with red and green peppers. Mild or hot, this is a delicious dip." 4 ingredients & 3 steps - there's not much easier than that ;) Posted for ZWT 4.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Cheese
Time 5m
Yield 1 bowl
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Crumble the feta into small pieces using a fork.
- Sauté the pepper in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the skin is lightly browned. Remove the stem and discard, and chop the pepper into very small pieces.
- Using a mortar and pestle, add the pepper and the oil it was sautéed in to the cheese and mash until smooth, adding additional olive oil if needed to bring it to the consistency of a thick (but not stiff) dip. Serve garnished with a bit of parsley.
- Alternatively: Put the cheese, pepper, and oil from sautéeing in the blender and mix, adding more olive oil if needed to bring to the correct consistency.
- (Note: If you have a pepper that's too hot, slit it open down one side under running water and remove and discard the white internal membrane. Pat the pepper dry before sautéeing.).
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blessing akponovo
[email protected]This dip is ridiculously easy to make and perfect for a quick party appetizer. Tastes just like it came from a Greek restaurant!
suhaib ramzi
[email protected]Too runny. I had to add more bread crumbs to thicken it up.
Martin family
[email protected]Not usually a fan of spicy dips, but this one is amazing! Perfect balance of heat and flavor. Definitely a new favorite.
shujaat khaliq
[email protected]Meh.
David Oru
[email protected]Added some chili powder to give it a bit more kick. Served with pita and cucumber slices. Yum!
Billie King
[email protected]This is the creamiest and most satisfying dip for a party! Love the color, too. Easy to make, and richer than I expected. Will be making again.