"skorthalia" greek garlic dip/sauce

Name: "Skorthalia" Greek Garlic Dip/Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) potatoes for boiling; 6-12 clove(s) of garlic, minced or grated (to taste); 1 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup(s) good quality red or white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper

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Maria *

Athens

Updated on Jun 28, 2012

There are several variations of skordalia. They all produce a garlic sauce that goes wonderfully with fried cod, greens, and beets ... and some even enjoy it as a dip with bread. "Skordalia" use to be made by using a mortar and pestle to first degrade the garlic with salt, then add other ingredients to create the purée texture desired. Today, most people use a food processor or hand mixer (a lot easier and a lot less time!) Skordalia (skorthalia) can also be made with bread, but the potato recipe is more versatile since it can double as garlic mashed potatoes.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield About 2-3 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds potatoes for boiling
6-12 cloves of garlic, minced or grated (to taste)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup good quality red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make "skorthalia" greek garlic dip/sauce

Step 1

Add the salt to a large pot of water. Peel the potatoes and boil in salted water until well done (easily pierced with a fork). Drain. Sprinkle the potatoes with pepper and mash.

Step 2

In the blender bowl of the food processor (or with a hand mixer), purée the potatoes and garlic until well mixed, about 30-45 seconds. Still puréeing, slowly add the olive oil and vinegar, alternating between them, tasting as you go, until the mixture is smooth. Skorthalia should be creamy and thick. If it gets too thick, add a little cold water (not more than 1/4 cup).
Step 3

To prepare by hand Mash potatoes with garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil and vinegar slowly, alternating between them, mashing well. Add pepper. This version may be grainier, but the taste is wonderful!
Step 4

Note: Skordalia is a matter of taste. Some prefer a mild garlic taste, while others prefer a strong garlic taste. If the taste is too strong, adjust the quantities of potatoes or bread up a bit. If the taste is not strong enough, increase the garlic.
Step 5

Additions In various regions of Greece, walnuts or almonds are added. If you like, add a cup of finely chopped walnuts or almonds to the food processor at the beginning, with the potatoes, and add the juice of a lemon to the liquids. The consistency will still be similar to thick ketchup but granular due to the nuts.
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