Htipiti (Greek Red Pepper Feta Dip)
🇬🇷 Greece
Ingredients
- 400 g feta cheese
- 150 g Greek anthotyro or ricotta cheese
- 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 250 g roasted red peppers
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper, to taste
- red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
- 5 pita chips or pita bread, for serving
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (for pita chips, optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (for pita chips, optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (for pita chips, optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (for pita chips, optional)
- olive oil (for pita chips, optional)
Steps
- Add feta, anthotyro (or ricotta), red wine vinegar, olive oil, roasted red peppers, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth, leaving a bit of texture if you prefer the traditional chunky style, or process until fully smooth if desired.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with red pepper flakes, if using.
- If making homemade pita chips, toss pita pieces with olive oil, paprika, oregano, thyme, and onion powder, then bake until crisp.
- Serve the dip with pita chips, pita bread, or crusty sourdough bread on the side.
Notes
Htipiti is a traditional Greek spicy feta and roasted red pepper dip, often served as a meze with bread or pita chips.
Source: realgreekrecipes.com