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