Skordalia (Greek Garlic Potato Dip)

Not only is this a fabulous dip for vegetables and breads and things like that, it's also served as a side dish for things like fried fish and grilled meats--so this stuff is as versatile as it is easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1 drizzle olive oil, or to taste
• 1 ¼ pounds russet potatoes
• 1 pinch minced fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel and quarter the potatoes and add to a saucepan with enough cold salted water to cover by 1 inch. Place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

While potatoes are cooking, add garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a mortar and pestle. Crush into a fine paste and reserve.

Step 3

Drain potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water to thin the dip out with later if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump free. Stir in garlic paste. Add lemon juice and vinegar and stir in with the masher.

Step 5

Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil in 3 or 4 additions. Add cayenne and more salt if needed. Pass dip through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Serve at room temperature, garnished with olive oil and oregano.