Plain full fat yogurt; (high quality without gums and thickeners)
2 Teelöffel
Creamed very fresh garlic
1 Teelöffel
sea salt
2
Cucumbers; peeled, seeded and grated on large holes of grater
1/2 Teelöffel
black pepper freshly ground
2 Teelöffel
olive oil
Fresh mint leaves; for garnish
die Zubereitung:
Drain yogurt for 1 hour in a cheeseclothlined strainer to remove some of its water. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt over the grated cucumber and drain, 10 to15 minutes, to extract excess water. Add drained cucumber to yogurt, along with pepper, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with mint leaves. Serve with pita triangles or grilled fish.
