I didn’t think I had to go into further detail on the Htipiti dip (as photographed here) but I’ll run it down for you. It’s quite a free-form recipe as the measurements depend on how hot your peppers are and how salty your Feta is.
You need three ingredients for this recipe: Feta cheese, Myzithra (ricotta) and roasted hot banana peppers.
First, you roast your hot banana peppers on the gas or charcoal grill until charred on the outside. Then place in a plastic or paper bag and allow them to sweat for at least a half an hour or until cool enough to handle.
By this time the charred skins should be easily removed and you’ll be left with a succulent roasted hot pepper. I like whizzing a few banana peppers in the food processor and then I set them aside as I prepare the rest of the Htipiti ingredients.
Now take an equal amount of Feta and Myzithra and add a little olive oil and start mashing the cheeses with your fork until they are incorporated and smooth.
Now add some pureed hot peppers in small amounts, mix and taste. Keep on adding until you acheive your desired heat. In Greece, Htipiti is served mildly spicy, not “blow your head off spicy”. If the mixture is a little stiff, slowly pour in some olive oil and blend it in. You now have your own Htipiti!
The shrimp and chourico sound really interesting. I’m going to have to try that one.
By the way, Happy Belated Birthday. :)
My God, I bet people were beating down your door to be invited to your birthday. I’ve always been a fan of Greek Appetizers and you have introduced me to so many I was until now ignorant of. Great series of posts.
The Htipiti sounds like something I’d greatly enjoy both making and eating!
Strangely enough, I also just posted a green bean salad for my What’s Cooking Wednesday post – it’s based on a dish I have at my favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant in New York.
The skewers are also something I’d love. I’m sure your birthday bash was a huge success!
Peter, just as I said before… I am sorry I missed the party! It all looks fantastic!
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Yesterday I quickly glanced over the htipiti but now that I’ve read the recipe, I know that I will just love this dip. The prawns did not stay on that plate for long, did it??
Beautfiful shrimp picture…
:-) What I meant to say was…beautifufufuful…
I never heard of Htipiti before but it sounds like something i could stuff my whole face in. (hmm.. sorry for the visual, just my way of saying i love it :)
And the shrimps + chorizo are rocking! Such great food!
Peter it never ends that feast. I’ll have to make these skewers. What a great idea.
So, a-ha! People did want to know more about the Htipiti! ;D
(I didn’t know what Myzithra was! Hehe.)
Now this is filed in my head.
Htipiti is a dip after my (feta) heart ;).
Shrimp and Chrizo sounds and looks like a winner combination and the green bean and tomato salad would make everything so refreshing.
I’m sure you guys had a great time!!
Hey, how did we miss your B-day? anyways, happy belated to you! Seeing your grilled seafood again is like having our early b-day gift! Thanks Peter!
It seems that you are up to the top, Chico! I’m I going to have your smiling face in my screen everytime I work on my blog? Are you becoming Dionisios in the food blogging world? I bet you have seen the new Foodbuzz banner (in case you don’t know what I talk about… which I doubt) Congrats to you :D!!!
On your 42 birthday I would love to have an invitation to taste these great dishes. The shrimps and chorizo stole my heart ;-)
I loved Htipiti when I had it! Love your pictures Peter and I really like the look of those shrimps!!!
That is one kick-ass party dip! Happy belated B-day, my friend!
Okay you were right Peter! Ido regret not making the treck to your house for your party!!!! Funny thing is though I made a salad very similar to this for my people on Sunday!!!
Thanks for explaining the Htipiti more. It sounds really really tasty!
Everything looks fabulous Peter. What an amazing amount of work. I hope someone else did the dishes.
Dragon, the chorizo becomes shrimp and shrimp becomes chorizo.
Lisa, not too carniverous eh?
Jen, aren’t green bean salads great (and healthy too)?
Sam, although a tiring day, the food turned out great.
Nina, Htipiti is very popular in our home and it in n. Greece and indeed, the shrimp went quickly.
Marie, it’s ok…gotcha!
Zen, you French will give it some fancy name and charge $15 plate…LOL!
Pete, Htipiti, tyrokafteri, kopanisti, all related/similar.
Helene, they are a party pleaser.
TS, have fun with the Htipiti, nice & spicy.
Lore, we always have a good laugh at the table…good food & friends.
Angela, thanks…memorable evening.
Judy, same time next year? I;d like to see your bean salad too…aren’t they great?
Mary, it’s most tasty.
Joanne, the trusty dishwasher did the “heavy lifting”..Phew!
O.K Peter, next year I promise, I’ll be your guest:PPP
I’ll make for you my special tzatziki and melitzanosalata, you’ll make all the rest, especially your delicious mango melon salad but I’ll do the dishes too.
It seems fair to me, what do you think?
Those green beans look to die for….and as for your comment on my blog..arent you a smarty..I would have never thought to use evaporated milk instead of the cream!!
well done on some more wonderful mezedakia – they are the mainstays of an unforgettable greek summer
shrimp & chorizo, yum! I’m so bad I always forget to soak my skewers long enough & they end up burning.
Gonna have to try that htipiti soon. . .I love the way that sounds, htee-pee-tee. And it sounds uberdelicious.
i can see why that salad is a family favorite–it sounds fresh and tasty. three cheers for greece. :)
damn. peter.
i think my greek husband is going to be REALLY happy you are the new man in my life.
i may even try to surprise the greek mother in law with one of these recipes.
that will have to be on a day when my self esteem is feeling par-tic-ular-ly strong.
Thanks for going into detail on the Htipiti dip. I need step-by-step guidance all the way!
Love the beans and tomato dish – I’d love it even more with that hot pepper in it.
a good salad for a nice summer in mediterranean sea
That shrimp looks to die for. Belated Birthday greetings from moi.
Accent? You think I have an accent? Hmmm..I dont think I do at all! Funny
Elena, you have yourself a deal!
Leslie, glad to assist…gotta keep ya trim ya’all! ;)
Kiwi, mezedes are so Greek summer but they are alot of work too!
Kat, very important…you want guests to be able to hold onto something.
JS, its sounds like you’re saying it correctly.
Threes cheers for Grace (and Greece!
Linda, your hubby’s Greek? I think he’ll enjoy my dishes here.
Pam, no probs…it’s easy, yes?
Giz, you like hot peppers? Drop by…I got some dynamite ones for ya.
Gunther, I’ll be swimming in the Mediterranean soon!
Jan, thanks you, darlin’ Brummie gal.
Leslie has an accent…not HEE HAW, but an accent! lol
What a party! And the idea of feta + mizithra sounds fantastic!
My Italian-American grandmother always made string bean and tomato salad. Hers was very similar to yours, but minus the Greek oregano and add Italian parsley and basil. Your looks so summery and colorful, Peter!
I had read lately about a symphony for the mouth which this salad hits those tones.
Happy birthday! wow, what a spread.
By the way, I am now repeating to myself “htipiti” in a sort of singsong voice. I’m probably butchering the pronunciation, but boy it sure is a fun little word.
whenever I go to a potluck, my dish is always a traditional greek salad. I should make some of these other amazing greek appetizers next time. Looks wonderful!
wowww what a spread! hahahaha let me suggest my very pregnant friend to name her kid Htipiti
^_^
I usually put some crushed garlic in my htipiti as well – is that completely inauthentic?
Oooh – sorry I’m late to the party…
A very happy birthday to you, Peter! It looks like the day went with a swing and lots of scrumptious food :-)
Shrimp and chorizo skewers with bean and tomato salad? Bring it on – yum!
wow – never mind Greece – I’m gutted I missed Toronto!! What a fab party spread…
Hey Peter! Happy Birthday (again). All your appetizers look wonderful. I do a green bean dish with tomatoes too. I actually steam the beans and then add small multicolored raw tomatoes and caramelized onions and toss it all in olive oil and a touch of balsamic. So good w/ the hot and cold together.
Kalyn, the myzithra mellows the feta…a great dip "htipiti" is.
Susan, our two cuisines overlap alot…viva Mediterranean ingredients.
Val, I've heard ingredients and dishes being described as a symphony – I like the analogy.
Erin, it's a funny word yes and even I mixed it up when I first heard of it.
Lina, many easy Greek appetizers to make next time…ask & I'll assist.
LOL @ Rita…I love your humour!
Foody, nothing wrong with that…just don't add mango! lol
Jen, thank you!
Cake, it was a huge hit.
Kittie…where there's a will – a way.
Nicole, your version sounds scrump too…love me a good bean salad.
I had this exact green bean salad at our local Greek restaurant recently. Honestly, yours looks more vibrant, but I loved the flavor. I am dying to try those skewers. What a gorgeous meal!
Just to let you know – I’m making Htipiti now!….Well I’m going to try lol.
I would not dream of adding mango! Or kiwi. But garlic makes the world go around…
I’ve had (and loved) htipiti at Greek places here in London and *loved* it – but people always think I’m making the name up ;-) Thaks v much for the recipe – I am definitely bookmarking and making this one. Belated happy birthday btw – your guests don’t know how lucky they were :)