Spicy Whipped Feta - Yogurt Dip
This is one of the most versatile dips in the Greek kitchen. Serve it as it is, with pita chips or crunchy raw vegetables, toss it into hot pasta with a little extra olive oil, stuff it into peppers, tomatoes, or squid before roasting or grilling, or just let your imagination run with it! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. / 250 gr. feta
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium-size pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small dried red chili pepper finely chopped, or more to taste
- 1 pickled green pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- Freshly grated black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice from ½ a lemon
- Black olive for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium sized bowl or in the bowl of a food processor with whisk attachment, mash the feta with a fork or whip and add the yogurt. Mix well. Gradually add the olive oil, the chopped peppers, the oregano and the pepper. Whisk for a few minutes until smooth and creamy, adding lemon juice as you go. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
