Htipiti

Directions

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   Karen Mintzias 1/2 lb Feta 3 tb Oilve oil 1 md Italian pepper -- seeded & finely chopped 1 Pickled green pepper -- seeded and chopped 2 ts O

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   strained juice only Black olive

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   for garnish Htipiti (pronounced h-tee-pee-TEE and translated as "that which is beaten") is the name Macedonians gave to this tart feta sprea

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   The longer it is beaten, the more tart it will be

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   In medium-size bowl, mash feta with fork or potato masher and slowly add olive oil, chopped peppers, oregano, and black pepper

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   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

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   Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving

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   Yields about 1 cup