This is the cool and creamy sauce that usually is served as a condiment on Greek Gyro sandwiches. The recipe calls for the thicker, Greek Yogurt, also called, "Greek Cheese". If you can't find this type of yogurt, you can use plain, regular yogurt from the grocery store. But in order to get the sauce to the desired thicker consistency, you need to suspend the yogurt in a cheesecloth for a couple of hours to drain some of the water off. If you don't mind it moderately runny, you can just make it as is and it is still delicious, just a little more messy. Make this with Recipezaar recipe #285900, Gyros- An Authentic Recipe For Making Them At Home Enjoy!
Provided by Miracle Miriam
Categories Sauces
Time 3h
Yield 3 1/2 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers and dice. Put them in a colander and sprinkle with the tablespoon of salt (draws water out). Cover with a plate and sit something heavy on top. Let sit for 30 minute Drain well and wipe dry with a paper towel.
- In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill and/or mint, and a few grinds of black pepper. Process until well blended, then stir into yogurt. Taste before adding any extra salt, then salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend.
- This will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, but you will need to drain off any water and stir each time you use it.
- ** If you can't find the thicker Greek Yogurt Cheese, you can use regular, plain yogurt that is either full fat or low fat. To thicken, spoon yogurt into cheese cloth that has been quadrupled. Draw the corners of the cloth up and tie together. Suspend above a bowl for 2 hours so that water can drip out. The consistency of the yogurt should be like that of sour cream.
- You can skip this draining process, if you want, but you will have a moderately messier, runnier result.
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uriah hammond
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this tzatziki sauce. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's always delicious.
Timi Ma
[email protected]This tzatziki sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for pita bread or vegetables.
Keysha Gordon
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tzatziki sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too garlicky and it has a nice creamy texture.
Taseer Malik
[email protected]This tzatziki sauce is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.
Md joy Islam2
[email protected]I love the fresh flavor of this tzatziki sauce. It's the perfect way to add a touch of Greece to any dish.
Theresa Nyavor
[email protected]This tzatziki sauce is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Sirieix Trémaux
[email protected]I've tried many different tzatziki sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
HungBelowKnees
[email protected]This tzatziki sauce is a must-try for any Greek food lover. It's the perfect way to add flavor and creaminess to any dish.
Mtl Sunari Magar
[email protected]I love this tzatziki sauce! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
Sindile Lokhothwayo
[email protected]This is the best tzatziki sauce I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes so fresh and flavorful.
EAKOB YT
[email protected]I made this tzatziki sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.
Mohammed Mujahed
[email protected]This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any Greek dish. I especially love it on gyros and souvlaki.