Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/232530/Chef-Johns-Tzatziki-Sauce/

@GoryionB

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updated link. This is one of my family's favorite recipes, goes great with the Turkish Kebabs.

@SuperSetright

4 жыл бұрын

Typically some EVO oil is used as well.

@whazzat8015

4 жыл бұрын

For you are the one who gets kinky, Over making your Tzatiki.

@JarredChaisson

4 жыл бұрын

Yee

@Kay-fr2lt

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m a producer from SBS_PLUS(South Korea) I’m currently working for the show “맨땅에 한국말” While I searching resources for the show I found this video “kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYOfrpedaNeXo7A.html” It would be great If we can use this video for our show(with credit) If you don’t mind please give us you permission via chat I look forward to your reply ​ Thanks

"if you don't like this after you tasted, that's your fault" lol. More chef should say this in their recipe

@HueViolet

10 жыл бұрын

That's the problem with most of those Mongolian BBQ's where you make your own and it comes out awful.

@TT-ks4bl

6 жыл бұрын

haha 😂 thought the same

@GolDreadLocks

6 жыл бұрын

I 2nd that!

@stevent8362

5 жыл бұрын

One guy I watch says "if its not the best ____ youve ever had, it oughta be!"

@User-vu3mu

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

What I love about Chef John is his sense of humor and honesty. He's not fake like a lot of other online chefs! He makes me feel like I'm actually in the kitchen with him just talking smack lol.

**English cucumber, peel (optional), grate it, mix in salt, let sit about 10-15 mins, then squeeze it dry with good paper towels or cheese cloth. **Add cucumber to yogurt (2 cups Greek strained yogurt **Add finely crushed garlic (to taste) Cayenne (pinch) Freshly squeezed lemon juice. **Add mint leaves and/or dill or parsley. **Add any additional black pepper, salt, cayenne to taste. ***Cover and store in refrigerator 3-4 hours or overnight for best flavor.

@edkrstic6423

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@dtz1000

10 ай бұрын

He put in a lot of lemon juice. I think too much.

@LamarDandre

2 ай бұрын

@@dtz1000 I was thinking the same thing when I saw how much he added. Might as well not drain the cucumber, then...lol. I tried this recipe with much less lemon juice and it was great. I added a pinch of sugar. It's really kinda hard to mess up Tzatziki sauce though, it's quite simple.

Hi, a Greek here. I have today this is a great video. As for the mint/dill debate normally we use dill but some recipes from the south and Cyprus use mint. Cayenne is not something we add, but I am sure it will give the Tzatziki an extra kick. Also, try the sauce with literally anything, preferably pork souvlaki. Finally, try adding some red wine vinegar. Once again, you have made a great video and very authentic.

@alanmacdonald1457

Жыл бұрын

very authentic with cayenne pepper? you are not being honest

@EXCLUSIVETOUCH94

9 ай бұрын

@@alanmacdonald1457you missed the “not” part in the comment.

@alanmacdonald1457

9 ай бұрын

@@EXCLUSIVETOUCH94 actually my comment was referring to the fact the "authentic" video suggested cayenne pepper. i can see how that would be confusing now though

@EXCLUSIVETOUCH94

9 ай бұрын

@@alanmacdonald1457 ohhhh , okay i see what you’re saying most definitely

@harrodsfan

Ай бұрын

We add grated garlic.

You have made my husband's life a nightmare. He works for a very wealthy, very fat, elderly man who watches your videos and then requires all of your recipes be prepared. This recipe here, along with your remoulade video are now made and refrigerated each Monday morning for the new week. Keep up the good work! I like that he must earn his keep...

@4exgold

7 жыл бұрын

i hope james still has a job after that comment ;-)

@farfromirrational948

7 жыл бұрын

James Dooling lemme know when he needs a replacement personal chef to an old rich fat man sounds like a pretty cozy gig :) plus I already make chef john recipes all the time!

@tiffanyfrazier2193

7 жыл бұрын

James Dooling

@Codiggity369

6 жыл бұрын

more like James Drooling after watching these videos? Amirite??

@norbertkasko1438

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the question but your name is James and you have a husbaaand?!

The best Tzatziki sauce I've had had a couple tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of white wine vinegar on top of the ingredients in your recipe. The vinegar is key, it kicks it up a notch.

Sicilian American here. I'm not Greek but I love Greek food and this is amazing. Thank you Greek people

@harrodsfan

Ай бұрын

Prego !

I made this the other night and it was the best Tzatziki sauce I’ve ever had, and so simple! 👍🏻👍🏻

I like the way he talks. Hes got a good sense of humour too.

@oliverd-s6495

6 жыл бұрын

shehed11 you’ve become one of us

@nancycbarnes8661

6 жыл бұрын

Yummy! I enjoy the fresh herbs in your recipe>. Will make again!

@joyrdexit924

5 жыл бұрын

shehed11 yeah he’s really funny, and I’ve been making all his dishes lately

@farzanasindhi

3 жыл бұрын

Funny accent 😄🤣😆(no offence btw)

@somethingisbehindyou

2 жыл бұрын

I hate the way he talks - it's f%$# hell!

As a greek I approve. This is how my whole family does it.

@JapaneseAnimalover

10 жыл бұрын

I havent had it in two years, back when I was in Greece! Glad to see a Greek approves of this recipe, I am going to try and make it tomorrow.

@mariamaria-rm2kt

10 жыл бұрын

εμεις δεν βαζουμε ουτε δυοσμο ουτε χυμο λεμονιου,και το τρωμε κατευθειαν με τηγαιτες πατατες ;)

@BuckeyeExpat

9 жыл бұрын

I have been making this for years with a similar method and ingredients except I also use olive oil and vinegar - do Greeks not use olive oil in this recipe?

@mariamaria-rm2kt

9 жыл бұрын

BuckeyeExpat I put olive oil

@christsak1265

9 жыл бұрын

BuckeyeExpat all Greeks use olive oil because it is healthier than.the others.oils and more delicious

and because i get paid by the hour, it took me about 10 minutes to get that yoghurt into the bowl 😂😂

@NANA37493

5 жыл бұрын

Cidi Huia lol yes he’s hilarious ! Abd this dip looks yummmm

@akovac35

4 жыл бұрын

I was first wondering what the thing is with this channel; its in the details

@shalanathomas7751

3 жыл бұрын

Right! 😂

@TheLilia7x

2 жыл бұрын

😭

One of the best cooking videos ever! I love the way you talk! Keeping it so easy instead of using a weighing machine

I have been following your videos now for a few months and decided to give this a shot. This recipe for tzatziki tastes just like what I used to have while stationed overseas many years ago. I did not think I could make it. I just followed the directions and wow. Outstanding. Thanks you for this video and your blog.

Greek not Greek, mint no mint, who cares, made this yesterday and it's just perfect. With barbequed lamb skewers, tortilla wraps, salad and tomato, just amazing...and evreybody loved it, not just me! And Chef John don't listen to a-holes criticizing this or that, your recipes are great (love your onion rings too) your tone of voice is just fine and love your subtle ironic remarks. Keep 'em comin' my friend!

@flodareltih9407

9 жыл бұрын

well... why the hell am i the only one puttin my thumbs up ?

@crobeson77

9 жыл бұрын

Floda Reltih Hey, know what, you're absolutely right, I clean forgot! Done...thanks for the reminder.

@sambarker6141

9 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, plus there are plenty of Greek people commenting on this vid who say they love the recipe lol

@amy2gr

9 жыл бұрын

I am Greek and this recipe is altered so much that it is barely tzatziki. Nevertheless good food is always good food, so who cares what the name is? I made this, and it was delicious!

Spent all my life eating at restaurants....im learning to cook during pandemic and Chef John really has a basic comprehensive channel....awesome guy...

I love how he said "If you don't like how it taste, its basically your fault". Made me laugh so much I subscribed, Love the sense of humor.

@shalanathomas7751

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! No chill with this guy...

@chrisd2051

2 жыл бұрын

@@shalanathomas7751 the only chill is over night here

@shalanathomas7751

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisd2051 lol ok

Chef John, you're the best! I wanted to create my own cooking channel on KZread, but, after discovering yours recently there is just no way I can compete. I have my own 50lb bag of cayenne in the garage as well and use it regularly but I could never interject your humor without overdoing it. You remind me of my favorite uncle. So witty, so dry. Thank you for the entertainment and seemingly too simple recipes.

@MadisonFalco

Жыл бұрын

If you ever want to, you should❤️ there’s room for all of us on this app Chef John is just extra awesome!

Simple ingredients that work so well. I lived in Turkey and this yogurt sauce reminds me of the savory goodness of yogurt.

Chef John, you’re one of the rare American cooking channel hosts on KZread that focuses the video eye on your dish and not the whole kitchen, including yourself. The Albanian individual cooking channels, also, only show the pertinent food preparation-never themselves. Thank you for this recipe and the pita bread one. I used mint leaves as my dill hasn’t grown in, yet. I love it! Oh, my plain (homemade) yogurt is Albanian, 😊. Also, when I first had Greek coffee, in a NY Greek restaurant, I protested that it was Albanian coffee, lol. I love the movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” because here also the word Albanian could easily replace Greek and be almost perfectly relevant. Love Thy (my) Neighbor!!

Being an Old Greek from an Old Greek household we found a long time ago that if you mix the cucumber with the yogurt and then drain it all together in cheesecloth in the fridge the mixture developed a richer flavor Sometimes I’ve even added the chopped garlic and then set it to drain. I usually make 2 quarts at time.

"If you don't like how this tastes when you're done, it's basically your fault" haha

Ok. I made this last night. Let it sit in the fridge overnight and served it with Greek herbed grilled lamb chops for dinner. Total winner. Super easy and ridiculously yummy. Thanks! (I was searching for recipes to make use of a giant cucumber harvest)

Thank you Chef John for sharing this recipe along with others. Your recipes are easy to follow but most importantly delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. However, I make it a point to give you the credit, respectfully.

I love Chef John. Funny, entertaining, and informative. Thanks for sharing!

"That's what my friend Sisyphus does, which is pretty good. It's just not how I roll." - You sir, rock!

This recipe is just too awesome! So, so worth it! Thanks so much for sharing and for all the great tips! For anyone making it, I only had dill and it was awesome. I also used cheesecloth (my cheap paper towels never would've worked), and I think that made a big difference, so do it!

Thanks so much for posting! Love the narration. Makes a stressful day just melt away.

I lived in Greece for 2 months & this was my favorite "fast food" I miss the Greek people, I was treated as one of their own even though I was from the USA. I had so many help me learn how to speak Greek & learn what not to do (like show the palm of your hand) as I wanted to visit with everyone! They're the nicest people & I miss them. I was there in 1985 & I had a wonderful time & visited as many places in Greece that I could. I was the chef on a yacht (& ended up doing a whole lot of other jobs on board as well). Their food is so amazingly fresh & they take pride in their foods & put awesome meze tables with everything imaginable on it. Thanks Chef John for bringing back some wonderful memories with your truly Greek recipe!! I hope you'll do more 👏👏👍🍾🥂 Cheers!

I made this today and it turned out great! Thank you so much for sharing!

I tried this recipe and loved it on top of my home made meatball pita pockets! I did mine with dill and parsley and threw in a surprise recipe of lemon pepper seasoning. So so good😘

@PoeLemic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your additions. It's just too expensive to get Greek Gyros anymore when you go places, so I'm disabled and have to learn how to cook it at home. This helps my family a lot.

Sir, you are my favorite chef, that quite a compliment because I know a lot of chefs. You have so many great recipes and as an added extra, you are so much fun.

I made it and it’s in the fridge until tomorrow when I put it on my (first attempt at homemade) gyros. Trying to learn new stuff and surprise my husband. Thanks for the content!👍

Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! I enjoy listening to your videos. You make cooking fun and I even get to laugh while I cook!

I made this last night, along with the Greek Lemon Chicken and potatoes and the Pita Bread from your recipes. Everything turned out Amazing! Thank you Chef!

Love how down to earth you are and your voice and personality!

I just made this.. and it's already totally rocked!! I cant wait for tomorrow once its had its overnight in the fridge and the flavors get more time to combine.

I dont get why others think bad about your voice! I like your voice, the sing song tone makes me smile while I get to know a wonderful recipe side by side! I love your voice and please keep that up! I'm glad I found you!

@deedee-vl4lu

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

"There are some colours you can see only if you cook." Wow...

@thecalicoheart7946

4 жыл бұрын

Sooo true! 😃

@amethystluna1680

3 жыл бұрын

Triggered

@shalanathomas7751

3 жыл бұрын

@@amethystluna1680 lol!!

@alsuarez9932

2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo true!!!

Thank you Food Wishes, this is the first time I have made Tzatziki sauce I followed your recipe & it tasted great 😊

Extremely delicious. Thank you for the informative and thoroughly enjoyable videos, Chef.

Hey Chef John, I made this Tzatziki Sauce as you demonstrated, warped cutting block and all. Better than the best Greek restaurant I have eaten at. I think it was the cayenne (I am from New Orleans afterall) and the mint. When I have time I will make the pita bread later. As it is I am going to the hospital in one more day to have total hip replacement surgery. I doubled the recipe so I will have plenty when I come home. I read below in one of your followers that you have a recipe for remoulade. Guess where I am headed to next? Thank you.

I used to make it like this until i tried a yogurt sauce in a restaurant were they left the cucumber water in it to thin it a little. It was fantastic! They used garlic, cucumber and dille, sooo delicious!

Even if I did not enjoy learning and making these recipes, it's enjoyable simply to watch and listen to your exceptionally entertaining presentation. Thank you.

Loooooooool. He’s sense of humor is great!!! Loved this. That tzatziki looks fire

I made this Sauce Chef John's way, I live in NY and Visit lots of Greek places in Astoria Queens, Let me tell you , it was one of the best dipping sauces of all Greek Restaurants i have ever visited. This Sauce Rocks. Thanks Chef John 👍

@gracieringor

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I used to live in Astoria way 1989-1997,I love this place,called it a melting pot.Mount Sinai used to be Astoria General Hospital where I worked then.Miss Astoria,my memories

Made this today (although I followed a different recipe). Goes well with bagel chips. Didn’t think to salt my grated cucumber prior to wringing the liquid out, but it turned out okay just the same.

I have never made tzatziki sauce before, I made it tonight and I don’t need to find another recipe. Thank you, Chef John

That sauce looks absolutely refreshing!!

"When Athena was a twinkle in Zeus's hair." Love that reference.

@7Ghos

6 жыл бұрын

That reference gave me a headache

@Doriesep6622

5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was "when Athena was a twinkle in Zeus's Hera" ?

@MargaritaMagdalena

3 жыл бұрын

I don't get it, please explain

@Murkrust

3 жыл бұрын

@@MargaritaMagdalena athena was born from a thought

@MargaritaMagdalena

3 жыл бұрын

@@Murkrust Naaaaaw

I love the way you narrate. So upbeat and funny.

Made it, loved it. Thank you chef john

There's just nothing better than an gyro or any Greek meats with tzatziki sauce. So satisfying and keto friendly!

If im just eating it on pita or fries i use dill, but if im putting it on lamb i always add mint, cause mint and lamb is one of the best herb/meat combos in my opinion.

@arthas640

4 жыл бұрын

Dill goes good with alot of veggies and with dairy, but mint goes great with lamb and goat.

I like your recipes and I find your voice soothing.

You have such a pleasant way of explaining things I love it!

Made this dip and it came out really good with parsley. Better than store bought infact!! thanks chef

Tzatziki is very tasty!!!many kisses from Greece!!!!!!!!

Best recipe I’ve seen so far. That looked so amazing I had to share your recipe with my friends.. nom nom

I've made this numerous times and it's always enjoyed by everyone.

This recipe is fantastic! My all time favorite - on anything. Having with lamb chops tonight. Thank you.

I eat this on everything, although I'm half turkish so it has a different name to me. Any meat, rice, pasta, it's a great dip for pretty much anything and I eat it on it's own. Served at every family BBQ and I'm always the one in charge of making it :)

Chef John's so cute. This is an excellent recipe. I love lots of garlic in it.

@alexpearson8481

5 жыл бұрын

Same here.....cannot have enough garlic in it. I feel guilty about it. Garlic has that bite, which nothing else provides.

Nobody talks like this guy...Nobody. Really fun to listen to. 💙

Thank you, Chef John's. It's just too expensive to get Greek Gyros anymore when you go places, so I'm disabled and have to learn how to cook it at home. Your recipes help my family a lot.

Tzatziki with mint goes really well with lamb.Tzatziki with dill goes really well with fish. I am lucky enough to have some Greek friends,trust me.This simple dish🤔 differs slightly from house to house.Olive oil tho....is a must.

"Celebrity-grade paper towels" 🤣

Wow amazing i tried your recipe and it turned out pretty pretty good... I tweaked it a bit by adding a little vinegar and red vine vinegar to make it slightly tangy.. Turned out great...

Thanks for your great and authentic recipe for tzatziki. As I live in Athens and have therefor sampled many a different dish of tzatziki , I can say that this comes out tops! Also presented in a very simple and friendly style. Brill! 🙃

Thank you for everything you do every single day to support those who prefer to prepare their own food instead of take out 🙏🏽

@user-se7wf9dv6r

2 жыл бұрын

This is a great comment and I will add that the food you make yourself under Chef John's tutelage is always lightyears better than any delivered food. Thank you Chef John

you should have your own food network series

Just made it! OMG , it is sooooo delicious! thanks Chef John!!

I'm way late but I can't believe people aren't commenting on your hilarious classical jokes! (Sisyphus, Athena, etc.). I love this channel.

You forgot the olive oil! For that amount, you would need at least 3 or 4 tablespoons of oil. You can also swap lemon for red wine vinegar but be careful with the amount. Mint/dill totally optional. In fact, mint is mostly a middle eastern version. Sometimes we garnish with a sprig of dill but don't usually eat it or put it in tzatziki.

I love it on a gyro.

The music, the jokes, the witty remarks, this whole video gave me Frasier vibes 😂❤. Thank you so much for this!

Hello from Greece i watch your channel all the time very nice .this recipe what most of greek put is lots of garlic salt pepper olive oil vinegar a liitle oregano we put the cucumber in a strainer for at least one hour .and the yoghurt has to been really a good thick one .we put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours .but ok there are lots of different ways but this is most popular in Greece.thank you for all your videos

"Because I get paid by the hour, it took me about 10 minutes to get that yogurt into the bowl" THIS GUY

As someone from greece i can say that you are really close with this recipe. Traditionally you use dill. New style greek cousine has added mint. The cayenne is not traditional either. Instead of lemon we use wine vinegar. You need a touch of olive oil as well. My mom puts the grated cucumber in the fridge in a strainer with some weight on top and all that in a bowl so you can get rid of most of the water. If you dont get rid of enough water its gonna expel it in the tzatziki and it will become runny. That's about it. 10 years late but here you go.

@yourdaddy5859

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. This info is such a treat❤

Luv your joyful energy🌟✨Thank You🙌🙌

I haven't seen "tiny spoon" in FOREVER. I truly love it. Maybe I missed it in your latest videos. I hope it isn't gone for good.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I HAVE LOVED THIS SAUCE SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND HAD MY FIRST GYRO. I HAVE MADE OTHER RECIPES TO NO AVAIL. YOUR "GRATING" AND DRAINING OF THE CUCUMBERS REALLY MADE THE DIFFERENCE DELICIOUS!!!

"When Athena was just a twinkle in Zeus' hair" -Chef John: not just entertaining, but educational!

Who are you??? You literally just brought so much sunshine to my day by me just watching this video listening to you🌞🌞🌞

The voice-over itself was worth watching the video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

OMG!!!! i love youre voice... hahahahaa great video, i'm going to make this. thanks

@stepath18

9 жыл бұрын

Hiedra Venenosa seriously????

@obscureviolette9571

9 жыл бұрын

stepath18 yes is to funny

"The first thing you see when you get to Hades are all the people who use food processors to make Tzatziki" Chef John. Your best one so far.

This is wonderful !! I made it with lactose free thik Greek yogurt. Thank you 🔥💙👏

Love your recipes! Thank you so much for sharing!

i love his voice

@kimhartery7873

6 жыл бұрын

Brendan Zachary also does wolf pit

@jpgrumbach8562

4 жыл бұрын

For me it is torture, every sentence and i wish this great recipes were with text.

@saintejeannedarc9460

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpgrumbach8562 All his recipes are linked in the description box, on his website.

"There are colors you can only see if you cook." One for the books.

I just tried this sauce yesterday. It was wonderful. going to make some at home.

What a great chef and a funny comedian.😂 I enjoyed watching this. I’m definitely making this recipe

Love Tzatziki sauce - any excuse to eat it... #TheSandwichStory #Πώςφτιάχνουμετζατζίκι

@caprisun6910

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😋

It's what my friend Sisyphus does . . . but it's not how I roll (rimshot). HA!

@RareRiddemz

7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone understood that pun.

@anstriagreenwood3365

5 жыл бұрын

Not everyone go that I'll bet :-)

@rogerwillis7692

5 жыл бұрын

@@RareRiddemz Can you explain it? I'm ignorant.

@frankkolton1780

4 жыл бұрын

I once had Sisyphus but my doctor gave me penicillin and cured it.

@TamaSifaga

4 жыл бұрын

i had to google it....funny stuff

Your recipes are always the BEST

The godfather of cooking on KZread, love it!

Hey chef, when ever I make Tzatziki sauce I must add olive oil and it gives a superb twist in to it

@emanonfox1709

3 жыл бұрын

I know it's 2 years later, but I agree with adding olive oil to tzatziki! It eliminates any chalky texture from the yogurt and makes it incredibly rich and silky, definitely an important addition.

@rehanaleem4125

3 жыл бұрын

@@emanonfox1709 its never been too late ... 😁😁

@emanonfox1709

3 жыл бұрын

@@rehanaleem4125 You're right! :S Just made a bowl last night (with a nice big splash of olive oil).

@rehanaleem4125

3 жыл бұрын

@@emanonfox1709 I am sure you must have enjoyed this version of sauce with a new additive ...

If you don't want to pay 4 bucks for "Greek" yogurt (I'm Greek on my mother side of the family) you can use plain yogurt from anywhere and put a coffee filter in a sieve, put the sieve over a bowl and scoop your plain yogurt into the filter and leave it in the fridge over night. You will have beautiful thick yogurt in the morning and just toss the water/whey. P.S. DO not add salt until just before serving. Sorry chef John but adding salt to your cucumber will make your dip watery.

@dwaynewladyka577

8 жыл бұрын

I like Balkan style or Greek yogurt. No gelatin or artificial stabilizers in it. I strain it over cheesecloth or clean paper towels. It is like cream cheese. So good. I like mixing it with fresh garlic, herbs/spices and fresh lemon juice and zest.

@THEEPUREST

8 жыл бұрын

Adding salt to the cucumber would make the tzatziki watery IF he didn't remove all the water the salt extracted. But he did. This is definitely the best way to get your dip least watery.

@John-iv2oz

8 жыл бұрын

Removing 'all' the water from a cucumber is basically impossible, unless you like rubber, chewy cucumber that is. (It's a little thing called osmosis.) The best way is to squeeze the cucumber in a towel and add the salt just before you serve it so the salt does not have time to pull the water out.

@ELEVOPR

7 жыл бұрын

Eiter way you are adding salt and drawing the water while salting is is like killing two birds with one stone. I have made this sauce Chef Johns way and it was better then some Greek places in Astoria Queens NY. Try it before you knock it :o)

@John-iv2oz

7 жыл бұрын

Probably the place in Astoria you are going to just can't cook good Greek food. This item is easy to make but even easier to F&$@ up.

Just found a video you've made about 10 years ago!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️🌹🇩🇴