Tzatziki

A refreshing Greek vegetable specialty is perfect for summer picnics and various gatherings.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 55 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Sweet potato, unpeeled, fresh

  • 125 ml Milk, sheep

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 2 spoons Oil, olive

  • 2 pinch Spices, pepper, white

  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

  1. Wash the cucumber, peel it, and finely grate it into a bowl. Sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to release its juice. Peel the garlic, crush it with a knife, and finely chop it. Squeeze the cucumber well with your hands and transfer it to a clean container.

  2. Mix the squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt. Add the garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well again and place it in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 78.92 kcal
  • Fat: 6.19 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.64 g
    • Sugars: 0.62 g
  • Protein: 0.31 g
  • Fiber: 0.31 g

Advice

If desired, you can add chopped parsley, dill, or mint to the tzatziki, and season it with lemon juice. Instead of sheep yogurt, you can use Greek yogurt made from cows milk, plain yogurt, or sour cream.