Greek Garlic Sauce (Skorthalia) – a delicious recipe with garlic, salt, potatoes, white bread, olive oil, lemon juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Pound garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar until smooth.
2
Add mashed potatoes and continue to pound and stir with pestle.
3
Soak bread (crusts removed)in cold water and squeeze dry.
4
Add to potatoes and garlic, pounding and stirring until smooth.
5
Gradually add olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar, stirring vigorously.
6
When smooth and light, add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Chill in a covered bowl before using.
8
Variation: Replace bread with 1/2 cup ground almonds or walnuts, or use 1 1/2 cups of ground almonds or walnuts instead of the potatoes and bread.
9
Blender method: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend at moderate speed until ingredients are pulverised. Sure beats all that pounding!
10
Increase speed for a few seconds until light and smooth. Do not blend for too long for the mixture heats and the oil separates.
448
kcal
Calories
20
g
Fat
60
g
Carbs
10
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, salt, 1 cup mashed potatoes, 2 slices day-old white bread, and more.
Yes, Greek Garlic Sauce (Skorthalia) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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