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Tips for Making Tzatziki at Home

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dimi_pat

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I wanted to share with you all that I discovered a secret for making Greek yogurt at home. I never knew that you should salt the cucumbers and let some of the water drain before you make them! My tzatziki was getting slimy before I discovered this trick.

I also learned that it really helps to grate the cucumber. I used to chop it. I have also learned the hard way that I need to use authentic, full fat Greek yogurt. I tried to skimp on that step once and other styles of yogurt don't have the right texture or flavor.
 
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k_tsoukalas

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That is an amazing tip. The last time I made it, it got pretty waterlogged. I was so confused! I've been buying it ever since because I didn't know what was wrong.
 
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