From George Adamides's kitchen in Greece.

Originally published on Cookpad Greece as Ταλατούρι (κάτι σαν τζατζίκι) από Κύπρο, with US measurements.

Talattouri (Cypriot-Style Tzatziki)

Name: Talattouri (Cypriot-Style Tzatziki)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 1 medium bowl
Ingredients: 17.5 oz strained Greek yogurt (about 500 grams); 1 small cucumber; 2 garlic cloves; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried mint for serving

George Adamides @CookingbyGeorge

Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

Let's start with how this word is pronounced in Cyprus: with two 't's, so it's 'Ttalattouri'. Childhood memories as a side dish for various meals, especially those grilled over charcoal.

George Adamides @CookingbyGeorge

Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

Let's start with how this word is pronounced in Cyprus: with two 't's, so it's 'Ttalattouri'. Childhood memories as a side dish for various meals, especially those grilled over charcoal.

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Ingredients

15 minutes

1 medium bowl

17.5 ozstrained Greek yogurt (about 500 grams)
1small cucumber
2garlic cloves
4 tablespoonsolive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoondried mint for serving

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Steps

15 minutes

1

Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise, and use a teaspoon to remove the seeds.
2

Grate the cucumber, season with salt and pepper, and set aside for 10 minutes.
3

Finely chop the mint and crush the garlic.
4

Meanwhile, place the yogurt in a bowl. Add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves on top.
5

Squeeze out the excess liquid from the cucumber. Add it to the bowl and mix until well combined.
6

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with a little dried mint. It's a wonderful side for your meals or enjoy it with warm pita bread.

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Published in the US on August 17, 2025 14:01

Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

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