Alton Brown's Tzatziki Sauce
Creamy and tasty tzatziki sauce is quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor. A delicious addition to accomplish any meat course.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
0 minReady
2¼ hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | ounces |
yogurt
|
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
finely minced |
|
| 1 | medium |
cucumbers
peeled seeded and finely chopped |
|
| 1 | pinch |
kosher salt
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 6 | medium |
mint leaves
finely minced |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 462.4 | ml/g |
yogurt
|
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
finely minced |
|
| 1 | medium |
cucumbers
peeled seeded and finely chopped |
|
| 1 | pinch |
kosher salt
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 6 | medium |
mint leaves
finely minced |
*
|
Directions
Place the yogurt in a tea towel, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint.
Serve as a sauce for gyros.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Yield: 1½ cups
