Tyrokafteri, meaning "spicy cheese," is a fiery feta dip that brings the heat to the Greek meze table. This addictive spread combines creamy feta with roasted red peppers and hot peppers, creating a dip that's tangy, smoky, and pleasantly spicy.
Our tyrokafteri starts with quality feta cheese that we whip until smooth. We add roasted red peppers for sweetness and smokiness, plus fresh hot peppers (or dried chili flakes) for that signature kick. A generous glug of olive oil brings everything together into a creamy, spreadable consistency.
The beauty of tyrokafteri is in its versatility - spread it on crusty bread, use it as a dip for vegetables, or serve it alongside grilled meats. The heat level can be adjusted to your preference, but we like ours with a definite kick that builds as you eat. It's the kind of dip that keeps you coming back for more.
Our tyrokafteri starts with quality feta cheese that we whip until smooth. We add roasted red peppers for sweetness and smokiness, plus fresh hot peppers (or dried chili flakes) for that signature kick. A generous glug of olive oil brings everything together into a creamy, spreadable consistency.
The beauty of tyrokafteri is in its versatility - spread it on crusty bread, use it as a dip for vegetables, or serve it alongside grilled meats. The heat level can be adjusted to your preference, but we like ours with a definite kick that builds as you eat. It's the kind of dip that keeps you coming back for more.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Serves: 8
Easy
Ingredients
300g feta cheese
2 roasted red peppers (from jar or fresh roasted)
1-2 fresh hot peppers (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Fresh parsley for garnish
2 roasted red peppers (from jar or fresh roasted)
1-2 fresh hot peppers (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. If using fresh hot peppers, roast them along with red peppers until charred. Peel and seed all peppers.
2. Place feta in food processor. Pulse until crumbly.
3. Add roasted peppers, hot peppers (or pepper flakes), and garlic. Process until combined but still slightly chunky.
4. With machine running, drizzle in olive oil and vinegar until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust heat level and seasoning.
6. Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley.
7. Serve with pita bread or crusty bread. Best at room temperature.
2. Place feta in food processor. Pulse until crumbly.
3. Add roasted peppers, hot peppers (or pepper flakes), and garlic. Process until combined but still slightly chunky.
4. With machine running, drizzle in olive oil and vinegar until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust heat level and seasoning.
6. Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley.
7. Serve with pita bread or crusty bread. Best at room temperature.
