Tzatziti

I first tasted this dip when I spent a few wild weeks on Ios, a greek Island, in my late teens. (Yes, some may ask how can I remember this far back?!) Myself and my friends probably ate the local giros every night before heading out, and possibly a few more on the way home!
These giros are flatbreads filled with succulent aromatic lamb smothered in a wonderful fresh tzatziki, when you throw in a handful of fresh cut french fires and roll it up, you have a little pocket of heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

  

Cool and creamy, you can use this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic to make your own giros and it is also the perfect accompaniment to meat and vegetables. My Lamb Rissoles (the recipe for which you will find in my posts) taste delicious when this dip is served on the side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced finely
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
240ml/1 cup greek yogurt
240ml/1 cup of sour cream
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill

METHOD:

Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Mix until well combined. Using a whisk, blend the yogurt with the sour cream.
Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill.
Chill for at least two hours before serving.