Tirokafteri (τυροκαφτερη) or htipiti (χτυπητη) is a cheese spread that is commonly eaten as a meze platter or a party snack.
A very rustic, extra simple and great for every occasion!
Remove the stem and seeds of red chili pepper, and chop it finely.
Mash the white cheese. Add mitzitra and strained yogurt and mix them until the dip is smooth. It will be a bit grainy.
Combine finely chopped hot chili pepper and red hot pepper flakes. A pinch of pepper adds a nice reddish colour to the dip. It is all in spice!
The feta and mitzitra cheese require a lot of chillies to turn spicy as the strained yogurt neutralises the spiciness, so don’t be afraid to add more hot chili peppers if you want to.
Make a creamy dip by adding olive oil and vinegar. Garnish with black olive.
Serve as meze with toasted bread, toasted pita or toasted flatbread.
