Tzatziki (Yogurt, Cucumber, Garlic)

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped mint
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using the flat of your knife, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt into a paste. Put into a small bowl with the oil and leave to marinate while you proceed with the rest.

2. Trim the cucumber and peel it. i like it striped, with one strip peeled and the next left unpeeled. Using the large holes of the grater, grate the cucumber into a sieve, Scatter with the salt and leave it for 30 minutes or so to drain, turning it over a couple of times and even pressing it down with your hands or a wooden spoon.

3. Put the yogurt into a bowl for serving. Add the garlic and oil, the mint and a couple of grinds of black pepepr. Fold the cucumber through and taste for salt. this can be stored in the fridge, covered, for a couple of days. the cucumber will give up a little water, but stir it through to loosen the tzatziki.