tyrokafteri feta dip;

tyrokfteri feta dip;

A creamy and spicy feta dip, perfect with veggies, chips, and pita!

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How many people out there have heard of tyrokafteri? I know I hadn’t until very recently when I set out to recreate the “spicy feta dip” I tried at a local Greek take-out restaurant that recently opened. But man, is it good!

I’ve taken a new approach to health and am really working hard on making small sustainable changes to form new habits, rather than do crash diets. And one of the great tips I’ve gotten and tried to implement is keeping a veggie platter around. It can be self-made or store-bought, but for me it’s all about the dip! And because this one is great and a snack I look forward to, it really helps me get more veggies into my diet.

In doing some brief research, I stumbled across the actual name for the “spicy greek feta dip” I searched for: tyrokafteri. Not gonna lie, I definitely misspell the name a lot because somehow I haven’t quite wrapped my head around it yet. The name means “spicy cheese” but the best part of making it yourself is that you can dial the spice level up or down to your liking. I’m definitely getting better with spice and I now like just enough heat on the back of the tongue to make things interesting.

The recipe I based this on is from Eleni Saltas on her self-titled blog, and as a Greek woman, she does a great job of providing some background. Rather than paraphrase, I’ll just let her words speak for themselves:

Tyrokafteri can be made two ways, red or white. The better known white version requires fewer ingredients, whereas the red allows for greater play of flavors and spices with the addition of chili flakes and sweet peppers. I adore the red because the vibrant color appeals to my eyes and the taste packs more punch. You really can’t go wrong with either one, they’re both tasty and both must-trys. Dare to play around with the temperature and textures to see what you favor—hot or mild, creamy or thick. Just remember, the dip has to be spicy as its name suggests. Tyrokafteri can take (and give) the extra heat.

I made the red kind this time around, partially because I have a jar of roasted red peppers in my fridge that I don’t seem to use be able to use up. But I love how simple this dip is, and that you can change it up and play with its flavors which keeps the recipe fresh. For example, adding hot honey to the mix for some spicy-salty-sweet flavor sounds super interesting!

tyrokfteri feta dip;

A creamy and spicy feta dip, perfect with veggies, chips, and pita!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Oven Temp: –

Servings: 4

Author: bestwithchocolate.com

5 from 1 vote

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz soft feta cheese
• 1 Tbsp greek yogurt
• ½ tsp chili flakes or desired amount

Optional additions:

• 1-2 roasted red peppers
• 1 tsp spicy chipotle powder

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Instructions

• In a blender, add olive oil, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt. If including the roasted red peppers, add them here as well.
• Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil as needed to reach the desired consistency.
• Add in chili flakes and chipotle powder and blend until evenly distributed.
• Check flavors and if more spice is desired, add more chili flakes and/or chipotle powder, as needed. If mixture is too salty for your taste, add more yogurt as needed and blend.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate. Consistency may harden slightly the longer it sits. Garnish with chives or parsley, and serve with pita chips, bread, or vegetables

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