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Tzatziki

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 25, 2026

Updated on April 15, 2026

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Recipe video above. Nobody makes Tzatziki as good as your yiayia, but just in case you want to make one using actual measurements (rather than a little bit of this and a slosh of that!), here is my recipe.

25 min
1 servings
Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 23 votes
Tzatziki

Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers
  • 1 1/4 cup greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 Cooking Salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Tea Towel
  • bowl

Instructions

  1. 1

    Deseed, shred and squeeze - Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Mix - Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine.

  3. 3

    Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavours to meld.

  4. 4

    Use immediately or keep in an airtight container in the fridge for - 4 days.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.

Let the fresh tang of the cucumbers and yogurt dance with the brightness of lemon, guided by a whisper of garlic and the quiet strength of olive oil. This recipe captures the essence of home-cooked simplicity, reminiscent of traditional Greek cuisine yet with a personal twist that elevates it beyond mere nostalgia.

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