This is an Asian themed tzatziki sauce. Good on Vietnamese subs, teriyaki wings, veggie dip, spring rolls and some kinds of sushi (so I'm told about the sushi).

16 ounces plain yogurt, drained
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
5t S&P wasabi powder (S&P is the brand I used)
2t sugar
1/2t salt
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2T rice wine vinegar
1/2t crushed dried lemon zest
1/2t ginger powder
1T dried cilantro leaves
2t toasted sesame oil


Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid.

In a mixing bowl, combine everything except for oil. Mix well. Let stand 30 minutes. Mix again, then mix in oil. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Best if made a few hours before serving.

Comments: I used a 750g tub of Astro brand Balkan Style yogurt, 6%MF. I dump the yogurt into a paper coffee filter inside a colander that is suspended in another bowl and drain 12 hours.

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