Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber peeled and grated
• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

Use a grater to grate the cucumber in a small bowl. Add 1/4 tsp of salt to it and mix, then let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will help draw out the water from the cucumber, so that we don't end up with a watery tzatziki sauce. I usually place it in a bowl over paper towels, then squeeze the liquid out of it, this way you don't end up with a watery tzatziki.
In another medium size bowl, combine the yogurt with the cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice and dill. Stir in the cucumber. Add salt and pepper, then taste and adjust as necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.