Greek Souvlaki

[Karangi Dude]

Minced Lamb and Chicken with Greek spices wrapped in Pita, that I had previously made. Served with salad and Greek yogurt.

[david s]

That's a really neat idea having a little ledge to take a grill. Good forethought or serendipity?

[Karangi Dude]

Thanks David,
The ledge is just a fire brick cut in 2 length ways, I take them out when I am finished, also being loose I can move them in or out to suit. Mesh is 1" square marine grade stainless it works well stops small pieces falling through and is not heavy to lift in and out to check or to place more food on.

Cheers Doug

[asimenia]

hope you added tzatziki to that!

[Karangi Dude]

Hi Asimenia,
I certainly did, I make a home made version.

Cheers Doug

[asimenia]

Me too - super fast and very tasty
for anyone who needs the (my) recipe ......
I tub 250g strained Greek yoghurt
1/4 cucumber grated on small holes - squeezed of all liquid (do that by squeezing the grated cucumber in your hands). Add to yoghurt. 1 clove of garlic peeled and grated using the side of the grater with small holes (as before) add to yoghurt. 2 tbsp olive oil - 1tsp vinegar - salt (approx 1/2 tsp) add all to yoghurt and mix well!
Excellent tzatziki every time ..... been making it this way for 20yrs at least twice a week and no complaints only compliments! Enjoy

[GianniFocaccia]

Great! I've been looking for a tzatziki recipe and here it is, straight from Greece! Thanks for sharing!
John

[asimenia]

LOL
PS don't peel the cucumber - just wash well.

[Karangi Dude]

I use lemon juice instead of the vinegar and cut back a little on the salt.
I also make it regular good stuff.

Cheers Doug

[Bert]

To seed or not to seed that is the question??

I sprinkle a very small amount of ground cumin...adds another level of flavour!

Karangi Dude, nevers fails to get the tummy rumbling...I can see a construction /cookbook developing

Bert