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Tyrokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta)
Whipped feta with chili and olive oil — the fiery white dip that arrives with bread at every Greek taverna before you order.
10
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Whip the feta with yogurt until completely smooth and cloud-like — 3-4 minutes in a food processor, scraping twice.
2Blend in the chili, olive oil and vinegar. Taste: it should bite at the back of the throat, not burn the tongue.
3Spread in a bowl with a swirl, olive oil pooling in the grooves, oregano and chili flakes on top. Serve with warm pita.
Chef's Tip
- Yogurt loosens the feta without diluting it — milk or water would make it runny and bland.
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- The vinegar cuts the salt and fat; without it, whipped feta coats the mouth like paste.
- Whipping fully, for minutes not seconds, is what makes it a cloud — a coarse mix is just crumbled feta with oil.
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