Tyrosalata; Spicy Feta Dip
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- Prep Time
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- Cook Time
- Minutes
- Difficulty Level Easy
The Greeks have so many specialty dishes and for me it’s hard to pinpoint exactly which one is my favorite. While I have not yet experienced a large variety of Greek ethnic foods I would say they are second to none when it comes to making octopus and this spicy feta dip, tyrosalata. Some recipes vary from the type of peppers used as well as some even using English cucumbers.
Being the food lover that I am I have thought about this after making the recipe I had tried and loved. If there were a way to perhaps enhance this recipe I would only potentially try using red bell peppers for their sweetness but still use the hot pepper for the added kick. This spicy feta dip is used for a variety of dishes, from vegetables to gyros to pork and lamb. It can be served as a great dip for parties, family gatherings with a simple grilled pita bread.
Ingredients
- 2 mild banana peppers or frying peppers cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 1 hot frying pepper cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 reaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1. auté peppers over medium heat in a skillet until brown.
- 2. Combine all remaining ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Serve as a dip for pita bread, in gyros or over a variety of meat and poultry.
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