Tatziki (Yoghurt & Cucumber Sauce)

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 250 g cucumber
• Salt
• 1 garlic
• 30 g fresh mint
• Extra virgin olive oil
• White pepper g
• 400 g yoghurt

Preparation:

1. Peel the cucumber. Cut it in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Salt the cucumber and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
2. Add the peeled garlic and mint leaves to the jar.
3. Press “pulse” for 2 seconds. Repeat until completely chopped.
4. Wash the cucumber and add it to the jar. Blend on speed 4, 5 seconds.
5. Season with the oil and pepper. Add salt and mix in the yoghurt by hand with the spatula.

Tips…

• Tzatziki is ideal with meats – chicken, pork, lamb – either on its own or in a pita with lettuce and vegetables.
• You can also use the sauce as a salad dressing.