feta and roast pepper dip with chillies (htipiti)

3 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jul 7, 2016

From the Complete Book of Greek Cooking by Cutler & Salaman. This is a popular recipe in the city of Thessalonika. Goes well with Ouzo... Opa!

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Broil
yield many

Ingredients

  • 1 - yellow or green bell pepper
  • 1-2 - fresh green chillies (jalapeño will do)
  • 7 ounces feta cheese, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 - lemon - juice of
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • - ground black pepper
  • - chopped parsley for garnish

How To Make feta and roast pepper dip with chillies (htipiti)

  • Step 1
    Scorch all peppers/chillies by holding over open flame or under broiler until charred all over. Put in paper bag to sweat, then remove as much skin as possible when cool. Slit, discard seeds and stems.
  • Step 2
    Put ingredients in food processor and blend well. Add a little more milk if too thick. Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve with toast, toasted pita bread or crudités.

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Keyword: #feta
Keyword: #Appy
Keyword: #Dip
Keyword: #meze
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: Greek
Method: Broil

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