Tzatziki sauce is a garlicky, magical sauce that goes well with meat, vegetables, bread—basically anything!
When I visited Greece in 2023, I found a fast-food place near my apartment selling “Gyro,” which is similar to kebab.The day I arrived by plane, I was exhausted and starving. There was no English menu, so I had no idea what they had. I just said, “One gyro, please!” and they made it right in front of me. The tzatziki sauce inside had a delicious garlicky taste that complemented the juicy meat perfectly. The next day, I went to a supermarket and bought some tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
| Cucumber | 1/2 |
| Yogurt (Meiji) | 200g / 7 oz |
| Lemon | 1/4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Salt | 12 shakes |
| Red onion | a little(about 1/4, finely chopped) |
| Olive oil | 1/2 tsp |
How to Make
1⃣ Place a strainer over a bowl, line it with 2–3 layers of kitchen paper, and add the yogurt. Let it drain in the fridge for about 2–4 hours.
2⃣ Grate the garlic and cucumber. Finely chop the red onion.
3⃣ Mix the drained yogurt with the grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. (Adjust the garlic and salt to taste by adding a little at a time.)
4⃣ Top with chopped red onion and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with chicken, pork, beef, vegetables, pita bread—anything!
Athens, Greece, is known for its ancient buildings like the Acropolis, which I read is a must-visit for history lovers. But for me, Athens was the ultimate destination for delicious and affordable food!
During my stay, I found amazing places like Mailo’s, a fast-food spot serving delicious pasta (their Carbonara is a must-try!), and shops where they grill meat right in front of you. Everything was both cheap and incredibly tasty.
The apartment I stayed in had a fantastic kitchen with high-end utensils and a beautiful balcony for reasonable price. It was so nice that I thought, “I could live here…”.
I can’t wait to visit Athens again!
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