Yogurt and cucumber sauce

Serves 4

1/2	teaspoon salt, and more to taste
1	small, firm cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
2	cups plain yogurt
2	garlic cloves, crushed
	Juice of 1/2 lemon
	Pepper, to taste

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the grated cucumber. Let stand for a few minutes, then squeeze dry with your hands and transfer to a plate.

2. In another bowl, stir together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, grated cucumber, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. - Jonathan Levitt