Tzatziki is one of those sauces everyone thinks they know, but almost nobody makes properly at home. The version from Greek restaurants is often too watery, too bland, or loaded with sour cream to cut corners. My version is the real deal: 10% Greek yogurt, fresh grated English cucumber, raw garlic, dill, mint, and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s creamy, it’s just spicy enough, and it’s ready in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
The key is the cucumber. You grate it, salt it lightly, and let it drain for 15 minutes in a strainer. Then you press it like your life depends on it to get out the maximum water. If you skip this step, your tzatziki will be watery after an hour and that’s exactly what you want to avoid. With good thick 10% Greek yogurt and a well-drained cucumber, the texture stays perfect from first to last serving.<\/p>\n
My homemade tzatziki is my secret weapon on the BBQ. With souvlaki, keftas, gyros. It’s classic. But where it becomes completely mind-blowing is on sliced grilled steak. You rest your steak, slice it, and throw tzatziki on top. With chicken, lamb, any meat, it’s insane. It’s the kind of sauce that never lasts long because people dive into it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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