Description
Cool Mediterranean flavors dance through this tzatziki delight, elevating classic Greek dip into a crispy, concentrated snack perfect for adventurous palates. Delicate herb-infused chips promise a refreshing crunch that whisks you straight to sunny Greek islands.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups yogurt, full-fat Greek or regular
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) cucumber powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dried dill weed, ideally crushed
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) dried spearmint
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) lemon powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) black pepper
Instructions
- Gather the dehydrated cucumber powder, dried dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried spearmint into a secure, airtight container.
- Vigorously shake the container to create a uniform blend of the dry seasonings, ensuring no clumping occurs and all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Select a portion of the mixed dry seasoning and introduce it into creamy yogurt, whisking meticulously to achieve a consistent and smooth texture throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the tzatziki blend into a refrigerated environment, allowing the flavors to harmonize and develop depth for a minimum of two hours.
- Before serving, give the chilled tzatziki a gentle stir to reawaken the integrated seasonings and restore its luxurious, creamy consistency.
- For optimal flavor profile, allow the tzatziki to rest at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes prior to presenting, which will help release the nuanced herbal and tangy undertones.
Notes
- This dehydrated tzatziki blend transforms traditional Greek dip into a convenient, lightweight powder perfect for camping, hiking, or travel adventures.
- Each carefully crafted ingredient offers intense flavor concentration, allowing you to recreate authentic tzatziki with just yogurt and the dry mix.
- Blending takes mere moments, creating a creamy, tangy sauce that tastes freshly prepared without chopping herbs or measuring multiple spices.
- Refrigeration is crucial for developing deep, harmonious flavor profiles, letting the dried herbs and seasonings fully rehydrate and infuse the yogurt.
- Versatile mix works wonderfully as a dip, sandwich spread, salad dressing, or marinade, making it an essential pantry staple for quick, delicious meals.
- Store the dry seasoning blend in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain potency and extend shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg