No. 5 - Spinach Dip

Spinach Dip

Ingredients:
1(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
*Use a colander or cheese-cloth to press until dry
1 cup plain yoghurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped*
1/2 cup finely chopped radish*
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup minced onion
2 scallions, minced
1 large clove garlic pressed and mashed into a paste with 1/2 tsp. salt and 2 tsp. fresh minced OR 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon/basil
1 tsp. horseradish
*Optional

Procedure:
In a bowl stir together the spinach**, water chestnuts*, yoghurt, mayonnaise, cucumber, radish*, onion, scallions, garlic paste, tarragon, horseradish, and salt and pepper to taste.

Fresh Spinach: Substitute frozen spinach with 3/4lb.(1 bunch) fresh. Discard coarse stems, wash and drain leaves. In a large heavy saucepan cook spinach in water left on leaves, covered, over medium heat, stirring twice, until it is wilted. Shock with cold water, and drain the heck out of it (until dry). Chop it fine.