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Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Garlic yogurt sauce is a creamy condiment with simple ingredients that produce a powerful, light, and balanced taste. It has an incredible flavour and is often used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. There are also variations of it in South Asia. The best part about this yogurt sauce is that it pairs well with meat, vegetables, and bread.
Interestingly, Yogurt was discovered thousands of years ago by accident when milk was stored in animal skin; this resulted in the fermentation of the milk, thus creating Yogurt. The early nomadic people of Iran, Turkey, and the Balkans embraced Yogurt for its ability to stay fresher for longer in their warmer climates.
What do you need to make Garlic Yogurt Sauce?
Greek Yogurt, Lemon, Salt, Pepper and Garlic Cloves.
Choose a thick Greek Yogurt. It will maintain its texture. Lemon adds acidity and balances the creaminess of the yogurt. Salt and pepper are essential. Garlic cloves add heat and pungency. If you want to add more heat, consider adding red chili flakes. And if you’d prefer some herbaceous, consider adding finely chopped dill, parsley, or oregano.
If you want a cheesy taste, add grated Parmesan cheese or Grana Padano. Another great option is Nutritional yeast, which has a natural cheese flavour and nutrition.
Instructions
Finely chop the garlic. Add salt, pepper and lemon. Mix with a whisk or fork. The consistency needs to be smooth and light. If the yogurt has lumps, which is normal in Greek yogurt, keep whisking until the sauce’s texture is soft.
What to Serve with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?
This simple Garlic Yogurt sauce is the perfect blend of flavours. Once you try this garlic yogurt sauce, you will want to put it on everything. Drizzle it on a juicy steak. Have it in a chicken or beef shawarma wrap. If you’re looking for something protein-rich, think Beef or Chicken Shawarma. Grilled meats such as Rib-eye steak and Lamb chops are also great options.
How to Store Garlic Yogurt Sauce?
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for two to three days. Whilst it may not be possible to freeze this sauce as it uses lemon, which will cause the ingredients to separate, it is possible to freeze the yogurt sauce in small cubes in an ice container. However, the texture may change when the Garlic sauce is defrosted.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp White pepper
Instructions
- Finely mince the garlic cloves. Add fresh lemon juice, white pepper, salt and garlic cloves to yogurt. Use a whisk or fork to mix the ingredients into the yogurt. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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