Tzatziki (Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)

[greg]

2 Lebanese cucumbers(I would be interested to know about "Lebanese" cucumbers; are they unique?) about 13 oz.

16 oz. natural yogurt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3T. finely chopped mint
1T. lemon juice

chopped fresh mint, to garnish
salt and pepper, to taste

Split the cucumbers lengthwise, scoop out the seeds (discard), and, leaving the skin on, grate coarsely into a collander. Sprinkle with a little salt, and let stand over a bowl about 15 minutes, to drain bitter juice.

Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients.

Rinse drained cucumber shavings, squeeze out excess moisture, and combine with yougurt mixture.

Use as a dip, with flatbread, or as a sauce.

[NOLaKingfish]

Mopjockey,

We tried your Tzatziki last night and everyone loved it. I don't know what "Lebanese" cucumbers are either so I just got some 1 pound cucumbers from the French Market.

Here's some pictures of the Cucumber Tzatziki.
webpages.charter.net/nolakingfish/CucumberTzatziki.html

NOLaKingfish

Here's a cucumber salad you might try:

Spicy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:
8 Pickling Cucumbers (med. to large)
2/3 Cup White Vinegar
1 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Sesame oil
2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional)

Peel & cut cucumbers lengthwise in halves.
Scrape out seeds with teaspoon.
Cut into slices or chunks and place in marinating bowl.
Mix all other ingredients together in separate bowl,
(except for sesame seeds) and adjust to taste.
Pour mixture over cucumbers and marinate for at least 1 hour. (Best overnight)
To serve, drain off juice.

http://webpages.charter.net/nolakingfish/CucumberSalad.html#nosmileys#nosmileys