Greek · appetizer
Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Dip)
Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Dip) reads citrus 5.7, sourness 5.6 and salinity 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.7 · Sourness 5.6 · Salinity 5.4 · Richness 4.3 · Funk & Ferment 3.8 · Allium 3.4 · Sweetness 3.4 · Umami 3.4 · Fruity 2.3 · Heat 2.3 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Marine & Briny 1.3 · Nutty 1.1 · Bitterness 1.1 · Warm Spice 0.9 · Earthy 0.9 · Floral 0.8
What's in it (7)
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Time & effort: about 15 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 138 kcal, 7.4 g protein, 9.8 g fat, 5.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Blend feta with roasted peppers, a spoonful of yogurt, garlic, chilli, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust heat with more chilli if desired.
- Serve drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
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- Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki — Greek
- Greek Orzo Bake with Feta and Spinach — Greek
- Chicken Fajitas — Tex-Mex
- Sheet-Pan Greek Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes — Greek
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.