Chef John'S Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups Greek yogurt; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish; 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Servings: persons

1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

1
Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
2
Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
3
Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.
4
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups Greek yogurt, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Tzatziki Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Tzatziki Sauce

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