January 10 – Greece: Pita, Souvlaki, Tzatziki, Salad

Tzatziki

• 300 g Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber (grated and most of the moisture removed)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dill
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Pita Dough

• 160 ml whole milk, at room temperature
• 80 ml water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 320 g ’00’ flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp thyme or oregano

Pork Souvlaki

• 500 g pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp allspice (piment)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp oregano

Salad

• Cucumber, sliced
• Tomato, chopped
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Olive oil for dressing
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste