Skordalia: Greek Potato and Garlic Dip Recipe
Skordalia is a traditional Greek garlic and potato dip, known for its creamy texture and vibrant flavor. Made from mashed potatoes blended with almonds, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, this dip is perfect as a flavorful accompaniment to pita bread, chips, or fresh vegetables. Its blend of rich, tangy, and garlicky notes makes it a versatile and irresistible appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base
- 1 lb Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Almond Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Garnishes
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 3 green onions, green tops finely cut
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Bring salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add the peeled and cubed potatoes. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Prepare Almond Garlic Sauce: In a blender, combine olive oil, blanched almonds, water, garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Puree the mixture until it is smooth and emulsified, with a thick and creamy consistency.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the almond and garlic sauce over the mashed potatoes. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients into a creamy dip. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the skordalia, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and garnish with the finely sliced green onion tops. Serve the dip warm alongside chips, pita bread, or chopped vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can peel the almonds before blending.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preferred intensity.
- Skordalia is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- This dip pairs beautifully with grilled fish or roasted vegetables.
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