feta and roast pepper dip with chillies (htipiti)

Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

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!

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For feta and roast pepper dip with chillies (htipiti)

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

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

  • 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.
  • 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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