Try this delicious dip as an appetiser. This traditional dip often has a North African spice blend called zahtar sprinkled over it.
Ingredients
- 500g tub Greek natural yogurt
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
- Turkish flatbreads or pittas, to serve
Method
- 1. Spoon the yogurt into a sieve lined with a large square of muslin. Rest over a bowl, cover with cling film and leave to drain overnight in the fridge.
- 2. The next day, heat a dry frying pan over a high heat. Add the sesame seeds and shake around for a few seconds until lightly toasted. Tip into a bowl, cool, then stir in the thyme and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 3. Tip the yogurt into a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Beat in the oil and a good pinch of salt. Spoon into a small serving bowl and swirl with the back of the spoon. Drizzle with more oil and sprinkle with the sesame mix (or zahtar).
- 4. Lightly toast the bread on the barbecue, until lightly golden on both sides. Serve with the yogurt dip.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 309kcals, 11.5g fat (4.1g saturated), 11.1g protein, 42.8g carbs, 3.3g sugar, 1g salt
Chef's tip
This traditional dip often has a North African spice blend called zahtar sprinkled over it. Zahtar is a mixture of toasted sesame seeds, a herb similar in flavour to thyme, salt and sumac. You can buy it mail order from www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk, or make our easy version below.