Guacamole - the Mexican special

Guacamole

Ingredients

4 servings

2 ripe avocados, seeded and peeled

2 tbsps lime juice 

1 small ripe tomato, chopped

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

2 tbsps cilantro, finely chopped 

1/2 small red onion, chopped

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/2  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Salt

Steps

1. Place the seeded and peeled avocados in a bowl. 
2. Using a fork, mash the avocado tryining to keep it chucky. 
3. Sprinkle it with the lime juice.
4.  Fold in the tomato, the garlic powder, the cilantro, the red onion, the cayenne and the pepper. 
5. Combine them well. 
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. 
7. Refrigerate for at least one hour. 
8. Salt it and then serve.

CERTAINLY not A GOURMET SAUCE

This time I am going to show you how to make tzatziki! Tzatziki is a dip with main ingredient the yogurt that Greeks cook it all the time. It is also definitely a must-have appetizer when you visit a Greek tavern. As well as don't forget to add to your gyros. Now I must warn you to avoid it in case you have planned a romantic evening; as you know garlic smell is quite repulsive....

Ingredients

250 gr. strain yogurt 
1 peeled cucumber 
3 tbsps. olive oil
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tbsps. finely chopped fresh dill
A pinch of salt 




Steps

Grate the cucumber and strain it. Mix the rest ingredients until all ingredients are well combined. Add the cucumber and mix again. Put it in fridge for a couple of hours and it is ready to be served. It can be preserved at fridge for 2-3 days. Optionally you can use one or two gloves of garlic instead of garlic powder. Just smash it before you use it. 

Good luck!