Anghelika's Tsatsiki

Ingredients

• 1 pint Greek-style yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp table salt

Equipment

• Knife, garlic press, fork, or zester
• Peeler
• Spoon
• Shredder or grater
• Strainer or towel
• Mixing bowl

Instructions

1. Mince or pulverize the garlic.
2. Peel the cucumber, split it, scrape out the seeds, and finely shred half of it.
3. Drain the shredded cucumber.
4. Mix the garlic, cucumber, vinegar, and olive oil.
5. Mix that into the Greek-style yogurt.
6. Stir in salt to taste.
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving.

Notes

• The page says the ratios are flexible.
• Start with 2 cloves garlic, then adjust next time.
• Taste the cucumber before adding it. Bitter cucumber can ruin it.
• The 1 day rest matters. The garlic flavor spreads and the tsatsiki thickens.