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Tzatziki ala Skyr– An Nordic touch to Greek cuisine!

This dip goes extraordinarily well with a wide range of eastern Mediterranean foods!
A great dipping sauce for vegetarians.


1 container plain skyr
1/2 cucumber
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1 ml (1/4 teaspoon) dried oregano
15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
Dash of pepper
Dash of salt

Place grated cucumber in a strainer, sprinkle lightly with salt, and press gently to remove excess water
Cut and mash garlic cloves and mix with skyr, oregano, and olive oil
Combine cucumber with the garlic mix adding salt and pepper to taste
Let rest in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving

The Iceland diet – clearly native!


Skyr is one of several dietary staples in Iceland. Locally produced foods are now supplemented with fruits and vegetables from places with longer growing seasons. Yet the core of the Icelandic diet remains solid.
  • Sustainable fishing from the near-arctic waters
  • Amazingly flavourful free-range lamb and beef
  • A variety of cheeses, butter, and milk products
  • Seasonal berries and wild products
  • Dark rich breads
And, as a delightful bit of trivia, Iceland is Europe’s Number One grower of … wait for it …. bananas! No kidding! 
 
 
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