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Recipe
Tzatziki [1]

Tzatziki

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes plus time to salt the cucumber
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half and seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill or oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Essence

Directions

  • Put the cucumber in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and drain for 1 hour. Put the yogurt in another strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour. Combine the cucumber and yogurt in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Recipe Details

  • Source: Emeril Live EM1E10e [5]
  • Dish Type: Appetizer [6]
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern [7]
  • Occasion: Any [8]
  • Effort Level: Simple [9]

Tags

cucumber [10]

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