Tzatziki Sauce (version #1)

  • 2 cups Greek strained yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank’s Red Hot)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Special equipment: food processor Add the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice and zest in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.