Potatoes with tzatziki sauce and sea salt
6 servings
30 minutes
Potatoes with tzatziki sauce and sea salt is a delightful combination of simplicity and sophistication. Baked to a golden crust, the potatoes gain rich flavor from sea salt and olive oil. But the real magic lies in the tzatziki sauce—a traditional Greek sauce where sour cream with spices, garlic, and fresh cucumbers creates a refreshing and tangy note. The dish combines the crispy texture of potatoes with the creamy tenderness of the sauce, making it perfect for a light dinner or an original side dish. The popularity of tzatziki has roots in Mediterranean cuisine, where freshness and simplicity of flavors take center stage. Aromatic herbs add a touch of freshness to the dish, making it even more appealing and unforgettable.
1
Cut the potatoes into strips, place them in a deep dish lined with parchment, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake in the oven (180°C) until a nice crust forms.
- Potato: 500 g
- Olive oil: to taste
- Coarse sea salt: to taste
2
While the potatoes are baking, let's make the sauce. We'll mix sour cream with ground spices. Add garlic and a drop of olive oil. Grate the cucumber and, of course, finely chop the greens.
- Sour cream: 250 g
- Black peppercorns: to taste
- Garlic: 1 head
- Olive oil: to taste
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Green: 1 bunch