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Skordalia Recipe

Ben Goshawk
Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Greece as we unveil the secret to a beloved traditional dish—skordalia. In this recipe, we'll guide you through creating a velvety and garlicky skordalia that'll leave you wanting more, and then some more after that.
Skordalia, a Greek culinary classic, is a creamy blend of mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of tanginess. This versatile dish serves as a delightful accompaniment to a variety of meals, adding depth and richness to your dining experience.
Join us as we reveal the steps to achieving Skordalia perfection, guiding you through the process of creating this beloved Greek staple. Whether served alongside seafood, vegetables or as a dip for crusty bread, Skordalia promises to bring the vibrant flavours of Greece to your table.
Get ready to indulge in a Skordalia delight that will transport you to the heart of Greek cuisine. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your senses, and let the irresistible flavours of Skordalia take you on a culinary journey through the enchanting Mediterranean flavours of Greece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10
Calories 137.7 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking / Roasting tray
  • Mortar & pestle / Molcajete
  • Stick blender
  • Colander
  • Dish / Ramekin
  • High-sided container
  • Mixing bowl / Bowl
  • Kettle
  • Chef's knife
  • Chopping board
  • Digital scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large pot / Stockpot
  • Potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • * 500g potatoes peeled and cut into evenly sized pieces
  • * 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • * 3 cloves of garlic
  • * 120ml olive oil
  • * 30ml white wine vinegar
  • * Salt
  • * Pepper
  • * 2 spring onion tops finely sliced
  • * Small handful of parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized pieces.
  • Place them into a pot filled with salted water onto a high heat, bring to a boil then simmer.
  • In a food processor, add the olive oil, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Blend until the garlic is completely smooth
  • When your potatoes are ready, and you can easily pierce them with a knife, drain and set aside for 5 minutes, to allow all of the steam to evaporate.
  • After 5 minutes, mash them with a potato masher. (Il like to leave some bits of potato for texture)
  • Add the garlic-oil and stir to incorporate, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes then mix in the sliced spring onions (green onions/scallions), chopped parsley and more olive oil if needed

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 137.7kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 1.1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 178.5mgPotassium: 224.6mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.5g
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