Tzatziki Sauce: what to use it for?

15 years ago

I bought a carton of Tzatziki sauce at Trader Joe's, planning to use it for a ground lamb kabob recipe I have. But the store did not have any lamb. Any ideas what else it would be good for? Thanks!

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lindac

15 years ago

About anything....you could use with beef with Greek seasonings.
Bought Tzatziki? I didn't know it was ever sold like that.....thought the thing was the fresh cucumber garlic yogurt and lemon? How long will it keep?
Linda C

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shambo
15 years ago
I'm with Linda. Just make beef or chicken meatballs using the same Greek seasonings. My family never made tzatziki (only ate it at Greek restaurants & festivals), but my mom always served plain yogurt as a condiment with meatballs, roast lamb, meatloaf, roast chicken, or chicken cooked in cinnamon scented tomato sauce. Something about the tartness of the yogurt pairs well with rich and/or spicy dishes. Probably the same idea behind Indian raita. I don't see why you couldn't use tzatziki in the same way.

I think tzatziki sauce would be good with raw vegetables, whole grain crackers like Ak Mak, warm pita bread or pita chips. Even on top of a baked potato instead of plain sour cream. Or some other plain steamed or roasted vegetable.

I like Trader Joe's tzatziki. As mentioned above, if I have some on hand, I just use a scoop as a condiment for whatever I'm eating, especially rice.
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15 years ago
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Make some koftas with minced pork and beef, lemon zest, garlic, cinammon and a splash of red wine.
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Use it like tartar sauce for fried fish filets, scallops, or shrimp.

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