Yogurt Dip with Mint and Garlic
- Contributed by Eveline Zoutendijk
- ACTIVE: 5 MIN
- TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS
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SERVINGS:
makes about 3/4 cup
Our Pairing Suggestion
All this minty, garlicky yogurt needs is a light, bright, tart wine to match its tang. Consider an aromatic Spanish wine from the Penedès region.
Recipe: Yogurt Dip with Mint and Garlic
- STAFF-FAVORITE
- VEGETARIAN
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain, full-fat Greek or Bulgarian yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint, plus mint leaves for garnish
- Warm pita bread, for serving
- Line a strainer with a coffee filter or a double layer of moistened cheesecloth and spoon in the yogurt. Set the strainer over a bowl and let the yogurt drain until it is fairly firm, about 2 hours.
- Using the side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a large pinch of salt. In a bowl, mix the garlic paste with the drained yogurt and chopped mint. Sprinkle with the mint leaves and serve with warm pita.
Make Ahead
The dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- From Sailing Through Byzantium
- Published May 2005
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