Basic Yogurt Sauce
Serve this yogurt with basmati rice, quinoa, or couscous. Use to garnish lamb, chicken or fish kebabs. Spoon a dollop into pureed soups and shellbeans just before serving. Or thin with a little water to make a creamy dressing ideal for romaine or little gem lettuces.
- Total:
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1cup Greek-style yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt (8 ounces/225 grams)
- 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2tablespoons lime juice (from 1 large lime), more to taste
- ½teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1garlic clove
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, mint, oil, lime juice, salt and 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Use a rasp grater to finely grate garlic into the bowl. Stir, taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.