skordalia
🇬🇷 A dish from Greece
Skordalia is a thick purée in Greek cuisine, made of garlic in a base of potatoes, walnuts, almonds or liquid-soaked stale bread mixed with olive oil in to make a smooth emulsion, to which some vinegar is added. It is usually made in a mortar and pestle.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | garlic, potatoes or stale bread, olive oil, nuts, vinegar |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | pounded into a smooth emulsified purée |
| 👅Flavour & style | pungent, garlicky and tangy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served as a dip or accompaniment to fried fish and vegetables |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does skordalia come from?
skordalia is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is skordalia?
Skordalia is a thick purée in Greek cuisine, made of garlic in a base of potatoes, walnuts, almonds or liquid-soaked stale bread mixed with olive oil in to make a smooth emulsion, to which some vinegar is added. It is usually made in a mortar and pestle.