Htipiti
by Kathleen Morrison
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Servings: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb. feta
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 med. Italian pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 pickled green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tsp. oregano
Pepper, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon, strained
Black olive, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
In medium-size bowl, mash feta with fork or potato masher and slowly add olive oil, chopped peppers, oregano, and black pepper. Pulverize mixture for about 10 minutes (less if using a food processor), pouring in lemon juice a little at a time, until feta is creamy. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
CHEF COMMENTS
Htipiti (pronounced h-tee-pee-TEE and translated as "that which is beaten") is the name Macedonians gave to this tart feta spread. The longer it is beaten, the more tart it will be.
Yield: approximately 1 cup.
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