Tzatziki

From issue #2.

INGREDIENTS

1 small telegraph cucumber, lightly peeled
11⁄2 cups plain, unsweetened Greek yoghurt
Juice of a large lemon
1 clove garlic, crushed

METHOD

Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and using a teaspoon, remove the seeds. Grate the cucumber and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and leave for 1⁄2 hour. Squeeze to remove excess liquid. Combine the cucumber with the other ingredients and season to taste.