tzatziki disaster

[ChrisSamsDad]

Isn't yoghurt just milk that's warmed up a bit and left to go yoghurty?
Can't you do the same using cream instead of milk for yourself?

In the same way playing the flute is just a matter of blowing in one end and moving your fingers up and down the outside (with thanks to Monty Python).

 

[greener]

Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche are my next bets, hope I will succeed

 

[lovinglife]

I use creme fresh for most things as I'm not keen on yoghurt or cream- I use half fat because I prefer the less creamy taste but then that's not what your looking for

 

[greener]

What is creme fresh? I haven't seen that at Tesco

 

[magsiesss]

I agree with @ewelina - it has to be full fat Greek yogurt. This is my favourite tzatziki recipe - it's delicious. Try it - see what you think!

http://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/tzatziki-yogurt-and-cucumber-sauce/

My homemade tzagzigi is even simpler
- greek yoghurt
- grated cucumber
- crushed garlic

fridge and serve cold .... simple and easy

 

[lovinglife]

What is creme fresh? I haven't seen that at Tesco

You know what it is it's a spelling mistake! Fraiche there that better?

 

[greener]

ah ok I know fraiche thanks!

 

[ChrisSamsDad]

"Tzatziki Disaster" is definitely going to be my new band's name.

 

[greener]

OK got both creme fraiche and sour cream

Sour cream seemed better but unfortunately it has only 15% fat.

I tried so far only creme fraiche and although it was much better than normal thick double cream, I didn't achieve true tzatziki taste

maybe I should buy a tzatziki spice mix? or any other suggestion?

 

[AndBreathe]

I would say, you might have trouble finding a spice mix as it varies so much. Some add paprika, some dill and others just concentrate on the garlic and lemon juice. I'm assuming you are adding garlic and lemon juice to your mixture?

On a more general note, too avoid any potential for sweetness, have you considered cream cheese? If that turns out to be too thick, you could let it down to a more usual consistency with olive oil.

 

[greener]

I did buy cream cheese too but seems too thick for tzatziki

I wonder isn't there any caterer that sells tubes of high fat white paste or something?

 

[greener]

OK I had success with the sour cream!
It's also good that it has double the fat of greek yogurt (18%) but not as fat as I would like it.

Here it says about sour cream:
There is also a light version, containing only 18% milk fat. It has a thinner consistency than regular sour cream but is produced in a similar way.
http://www.legendairy.com.au/dairy-foods/dairy-products/cream

Tesco has the 18% version, can I find fatter???

 

[AndBreathe]

I did buy cream cheese too but seems too thick for tzatziki

I wonder isn't there any caterer that sells tubes of high fat white paste or something?

It's entirely up to you what you eat and drink, but if the results were too thick, you could try as I suggested and add a little olive oil. You don't get any more fatty than oil. But glad you have something you like.

 

[greener]

Good, I will try with cream cheese, but it's not that fatty either.

Any idea if the normal sour cream in UK should contain more fat than the 18% tesco's?