Description
Skordalia is a traditional Greek garlic dip that’s creamy, garlicky, and perfectly tangy. Made with mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, it serves as a flavorful condiment or appetizer to complement a variety of Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Make sure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Using a hand mixer or food processor, blend the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly.
Notes
- For a vegan version, ensure the mashed potatoes are made without butter or milk.
- You can substitute mashed potatoes with soaked bread or walnuts for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to taste if you prefer a milder or more tangy dip.
- Serve chilled with warm pita bread, vegetables, or grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
