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Tzatziki
Grate cucumber, salt, squeeze hard in a cloth. Mix yoghurt, garlic, oil, herbs and cucumber. Chill 30 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Tzatziki take?
50 min all in — 20 min prep, 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¾ tsp.
How much vinegar?
1 tsp (optional) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Dill → Mint. A different perfume, both used.
Any tips from this recipe?
Greek yoghurt or hung yoghurt. A thin tub will always weep. More garlic tomorrow than today. It blooms.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.