Chakalaka Cottage Cheese Dip with Cretan Olive Oil
Spicy, creamy, and wonderfully simple: This chakalaka cottage cheese dip combines aromatic spices with fine olive oil from Crete and fresh lemon juice. Ideal as a quick dip, bread spread, or light snack.
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Ingredients
- 200 g cottage cheese
- 2–3 tsp chakalaka dip seasoning
- 1 tbsp very hot water
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil from Crete
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation
- Rehydrate the seasoning: Mix the chakalaka seasoning with 1 tbsp very hot water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cottage cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a bowl and thoroughly mix in the rehydrated seasoning blend.
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Add the olive oil: Mix in ½–1 tsp extra virgin olive oil from Crete
. - Finish with lemon: Finally, gently fold in 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy with toasted bread, fresh raw vegetables, or simply on its own.
Serving tip: For a more intense, spicier flavor, use 3 tsp chakalaka seasoning. The creamy dip is especially delicious with crispy bread, cucumber sticks, peppers, or carrots. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.
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