Tzatziki dip

We have a wonderfully diverse community in Melbourne. This diversity brings many benefits including opportunities to experience food from many cultures. One special cuisine can be experienced in the many restaurants run by people of Greek heritage. The number and quality of Greek eating places in Melbourne is not surprising given the strong ties Melbourne has with Greece. Melbourne has the largest Greek population in the world (outside of Greece). You can buy Tzatziki in the supermarket but it pales in comparison to what is on offer in even the humblest restaurant.

It is very easy to make at home and the recipe below is how I make it. Looking around, it seems that everyone has a variation of their own that they believe is authentic. I can't say if mine is authentic but I like its flavour, creaminess, and the ease that it can be made.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yoghurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove minced garlic
• Salt
• 1 - 2 Cucumbers (Lebanese)
• Dill 

Method:

1. Deseed and dice the cucumber. 
2. Place the cucumber in a sieve and allow moisture to drain.
3. In a medium bowl spoon yoghurt 
4. Add minced garlic and lemon juice
5. add cucumber
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Add a small amount of fresh dill (to taste)

Serve cold with warm pita bread