Episode 312: Global Tailgate
Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
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Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
Recipe Notes
- Yield: Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or dill
Recipe Steps
Step 1: Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds with a melon baller or spoon. Coarsely grate the cucumber.
Step 2: Place the garlic, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a mixing bowl and mash to a paste with the back of a spoon. Stir in the cucumber, yogurt, olive oil, and mint. Add salt to taste: the sauce should be highly seasoned.
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