tzatzikis
Cucumber yogurt sauces
Tzatzikis is the plural of tzatziki, a Greek sauce or dip made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs like dill or mint.
It appears as a condiment alongside grilled meats, in gyros and souvlaki, or as a dip for pita bread.
The plural form appears when referring to different versions or servings: The restaurant offers three tzatzikis—traditional, spicy, and vegan.
Rotating mass or sandwich
- souvlakiGreek skewered meat dish
- moussakaLayered eggplant casserole
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- pitaHollow Middle Eastern bread
mezze · taverna · Mediterranean · Hellenic · ouzo · dolma · spanakopita · kebab
Brief immersion or condiment
- spreadTo distribute widely
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- toppingFood's finishing layer
garnish · drizzle · relish · flavoring · aioli · hummus · tahini · raita
Under uncomfortable tension
- thickHaving great depth
- creamySmooth and rich
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- culturedEducated in arts, manners
probiotic · dairy · whey · fermented · plain · smooth · curd · lactobacillus
gyro
Rotating mass or sandwich
pita · mezze · taverna · Mediterranean · Hellenic · ouzo · dolma · spanakopita · kebab · lamb
dip
Brief immersion or condiment
- spreadTo distribute widely
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
topping · garnish · drizzle · relish · flavoring · aioli · hummus · tahini · raita · labneh
strained
Under uncomfortable tension
cultured · probiotic · dairy · whey · fermented · plain · smooth · curd · lactobacillus · protein
diced
Cut into cubes
strained · crisp · refreshing · cool · green · garden · peeled · chopped · fresh · crunchy
minced
Cut into tiny pieces
aromatic · sharp · savory · crushed · grated · allium · flavor · bite · zesty · strong