Tzatziki
Tzatziki
Tzatziki (pronunciation: /tʃɑːˈtsiːki/), also known as tzadziki or tsatsiki, is a traditional Greek sauce or dip that is made of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and various seasonings.
Etymology
The term "tzatziki" is derived from the Turkish word "cacık" which originally referred to a kind of cold soup made with yogurt and cucumbers. It was later adopted by the Greeks and evolved into the sauce we know today.
Ingredients
Tzatziki is primarily made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil. It may also include vinegar or lemon juice for acidity, and is often seasoned with dill, mint, or parsley. Some variations may include additional ingredients such as feta cheese or red wine vinegar.
Usage
Tzatziki is often served as a dip with pita bread or vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats such as gyros or souvlaki. It is a common component of meze, a selection of small dishes served in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
Related Terms
- Yogurt: A food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk.
- Cucumber: A widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae.
- Garlic: A species in the onion genus, Allium.
- Olive Oil: A liquid fat obtained from olives.
- Vinegar: An aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace chemicals.
- Lemon Juice: The juice of lemons, citrus fruit with a sharp flavor.
- Dill: An annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae.
- Mint: A genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae.
- Parsley: A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
- Pita Bread: A type of round pocket bread widely consumed in many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines.
- Gyros: A Greek dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
- Souvlaki: A popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer.
- Meze: A selection of small dishes served in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tzatziki
- Wikipedia's article - Tzatziki
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