One dip you will always find on a menu at a Greek restaurant is Tyrokafteri aka spicy Feta dip. In Thessaloniki (Greece’s 2nd largest city), they call this dip “htipiti”. This version is how it’s traditionally made. Just four ingredients – Feta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, roasted hot pepper.
Spicy Greek Feta Dip or Tirokafteri (Τυροκαυτερή). The name alone should have your mouth drooling! Chef Peter Minaki shows you this easy-to-follow recipe that’s so delicious your guests will be asking for seconds – even thirds! Minaki also shows a little tableside finesse while preparing this yummy Greek dish!
Pre-heat your gas or charcoal grill and place the pepper over medium high heat. Char for about 5 minutes a side or until just blistered. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl/plate and cover with plastic wrap. After five minutes, peel and discard the skin and set aside.
Place your Feta in a medium bowl and mash with a fork.
Add the vinegar and olive oil and mix until combined.
Remove the stem from the pepper and discard. Finely chop the pepper and mix in with your cheese mix.
Transfer to a bowl/plate, drizzle with more olive oil and serve with crusty bread or pita wedges.
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