Tirokafteri is a spicy Greek feta dip, and can also be known as Htipiti. This feta cheese spread can complement nearly any dish and is a simple yet flavorful recipe that combines feta cheese, roasted red peppers, and a touch of garlic to create a savory dip that's perfect for any occasion.
One of our all-time favorite dips that never fails to satisfy!
Serves: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
- 9 ounces Feta cheese
- 1 red pepper (about 4 ounces ), roasted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Steps:
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Roast the red pepper in a pan, over stove top or oven until the skin blisters. Remove from heat, sprinkle with salt, cover and let it cool.
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Peel the roasted pepper and remove the seeds.
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Place the feta cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add the roasted pepper, minced garlic, red chili flakes and lemon juice. Process until crumbles.
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Add yogurt and olive oil and continue processing until gets into a thick creamy paste.
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Transfer the feta dip into a bowl.
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Decorate with feta crumbles, fresh parsley, chili flakes and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Serve with toasted bread, crusty bread or crispy vegetable sticks, like carrots and cucumbers.