Sweet Chili Yogurt Dip

Plain yogurt is so awesome - just add stuff to it and go!

Quick and dirty post today.

I am constantly on the quest for new ways to use up yogurt and it’s so great for dipping stuff into. I like apple slices for my mid-afternoon snack and they go well with yogurt.

This is a quick and easy dip (really… 30 seconds at most) and after the success of the vanilla cinnamon dip I thought I’d post this one as well. Although, it’s almost embarrassing to post because it’s so fast and simple.

Sweet Chili Yogurt Dip

3 tbsp plain balkan yogurt (I use fat free)
1 1/2 tsp Thai sweet chili sauce (more or less to taste – I like a little zing)

Mix the two together and… umm… yeah… there you have it!  Hehe.  Told you it was fast and simple!

I sometimes add a dash of curry powder or cumin as well.

It’s great for dipping apples, veggies, or thin crackers in.  And I haven’t tried it, but I have a feeling it would work really well with strawberries.

Photography

50mm, f3.2, 1/1250, +2/3 exposure compensation, ISO200.  Post processing was a contrast tweak and overall sharpening.  30 seconds total.

This is a different type of photo than I usually take.  The sun was streaming in for the first time in days and I couldn’t resist going for some really sharp contrast shots.  I did take a few with filtered sunlight but, I think it’s fun to mix things up sometimes and try something different.

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5 Responses to Sweet Chili Yogurt Dip

  1. briarrose February 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM #

    Oooo….I like this mix. I never really thought to do a spicy yogurt dip….I usually pair mine with a spicy food. Experimentation ahead…yes yes.

  2. Vicki @ WITK February 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM #

    This sounds like such an interesting mix! I bet the spice goes really well with the yogurt, I’ll have ot give this a try!

  3. Kate @ Diethood.com February 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM #

    Oh my goodness, that dip is definitely going to be a hit at this house! Great recipe!

  4. Brad March 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM #

    I’ve been frantically looking around for a quick and easy appetizer for a party I’m having tonight, and this sounds delicious -and- easy. I may have to give it a try!

    Also, I -love- the photograph. The colors and shadows are beautiful. Well done.

  5. Bobi December 23, 2011 at 4:27 PM #

    Hi, needed a quick and dirty, and different, dip for a little gathering Christmas Eve, and this will do perfectly. I will serve it with jicama, and bell peppers, a few strawberries and watermelon cubes. Thanks for such a fantstic idea, This is a keeper!

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