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REAL Tzatziki in Only 5 Mins — No Blender, No Watery Sauce

No gyros is complete without a proper tzatziki. This isn't the watery stuff you get in supermarket tubs - this is the real deal, thick and packed with flavour. The secret is getting the water out of the cucumber. Skip this step and you'll end up with a runny mess. Take your time with it and you'll have tzatziki that's restaurant quality.

Serves 2-4

Method

  1. Grate the whole cucumber using a box grater, leaving a small nub at the end for grip.
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a clean tea towel or muslin cloth.
  3. Squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible - this is the key to thick tzatziki.
  4. Add the Greek yoghurt to a mixing bowl.
  5. Add the squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  6. Stir in the fresh dill and mix everything together thoroughly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning - you may want more lemon or salt.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavours meld together.
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