Skordalia is a traditional Greek garlic dip made with mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. It has a creamy texture and a strong garlic flavor, often served as a side dish or appetizer with bread or vegetables.
Authentic Skordalia Recipe: How to Make Traditional Greek Garlic Dip
Dimitris P.
4
15 minutes
30 minutes
80
Greek
Appetizer
This easy skordalia recipe creates a creamy, garlicky dip that pairs perfectly with bread or vegetables. Made with mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, this traditional Greek dish is a flavorful addition to any meal or appetizer spread.
Ingredients
- 5-6 potatoes
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2/3 of a cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ of a cup vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1 cup crumble walnuts shelled
Directions
1. Begin by boiling the peeled potatoes until they are soft. Once boiled, quarter the potatoes and add them to a mixer. Beat the potatoes until they are mashed.
Once the puree is ready, add the garlic cloves to the mixer and blend until the garlic is mashed.
Next, add the walnuts, followed by a slow, steady stream of olive oil and vinegar.
Finally, add the salt and mix thoroughly.
Savor the skordalia by using it as a dip for bread or pita bread.
