Tyrokafteri Spicy Feta Spread Recipes

GREEK FETA HOT SPREAD (TYROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Place feta cheese in a large glass bowl. Place green peppers in a food processor and blend into a paste; transfer to the bowl of feta. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, red pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper to the dip. Stir well.

TYROKAFTERI (SPICY FETA SPREAD)

Steps:

• Place the banana peppers directly over a gas flame (or under a broiler), turning often, until blackened spots appear on all sides. Place in a bowl and cover with a clean towel until cook enough to handle. Peel, seed, and remove the stems from the peppers; then, chop them.
• Add the peppers, feta, Greek yogurt, and cider vinegar to the bowl of a food processor and processes until fairly smooth.
• Slowly stream in the oil, while continuing to pulse. You may need more or less, depending on your desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• NOTE: You can use different types of peppers, just adjust for the degree of spiciness you want.

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
• Puree red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Mix pepper puree, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice into feta cheese until dip is an even texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.