Tzatziki Vii - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
2 cucumbers
1 medium head garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
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Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
Peel and mince garlic.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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