Greek Spicy Feta Dip - Tyrokafteri
This Greek spicy feta dip, called tyrokafteri, is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and rich in texture. Perfect balance of saltiness/tanginess from feta cheese and that spicy, hot flavor that only chili peppers provide.
Ingredients
- 17 oz (400g) (about 3 cups) block Greek feta cheese, crumbled crumbled
- 1 cup (220g) Greek yogurt, strained
- ½ garlic clove*1
- ½ cup (120g) olive oil extra virgin extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ -2 chili pepper(s), chopped, remove seeds to reduce heat *2 (optional)
- 1-3 sweet red peppers, roasted (optional)
Serving (optional)
- Red chili pepper flakes
- Sweet or smoked paprika
- Olives
Instructions
- Add the chili pepper, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to a food processor bowl with the speed on low. You can add 1-3 roasted sweet red peppers (oprional). Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Add gradually the crumbled feta cheese and the yogurt. If it is too thick, add more yogurt. Repeat until the mixture has got the consistency you like.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or to an air-tight food container. Place either in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
- Top it with red pepper flakes, sweet or smoked paprika, and olives (optional).
Notes
- Adjust the garlic to your liking. I find ½ garlic clove a balanced quantity for the average taste buds.
- Adjust the heat to your liking. Find a guide in the post.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 4.2gFat: 24.7gSaturated Fat: 6.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 52mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.25mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 0.34mg
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