Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'For best results, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)