MAKE SOME TZATZIKI

AND ADD AN AUTHENTIC TASTE TO YOUR GREEK HOLIDAY.

To make a tzatziki dip.

2 large cucumbers, peeled

600ml Greek yogurt

5 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.

1.Grate the cucumbers using a coarse grater into a colander. Place a bowl underneath the colander and leave overnight to drain.

It is essential to remove all the juices or the dip will be watery and separate. If you are in a hurry then place grated mixture in a kitchen cloth, pulling up the corners to make a tight bundle.

Squeeze the bundle very hard to extract all the moisture.

2. Put grated cucumber in a mixing bowl and stir in yogurt, crushed garlic, dill, olive oil and salt and pepper.

Cover bowl with cling film and chill for 3 hours for the flavours to blend.
The tzatziki can be left in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days before being used. Just before serving, stir.

3.To serve, place three or four tbsp on a small plate or bowl.