Skorthalia - Garlic Sauce (Greek Cookbook)

1. 1

   Pound garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar until smooth.

2. 2

   Add mashed potatoes and continue to pound and stir with pestle.

3. 3

   Soak bread (crusts removed) in cold water and squeeze dry.

4. 4

   Add to potatoes and garlic, pounding and stirring until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar, stirring vigorously.

6. 6

   When smooth and light, add salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Chill in a covered bowl before using.

8. 8

   Variation: Replace bread with 1/2 cup ground almonds or walnuts, or use 1-1/2 cups ground almonds or walnuts instead of the potatoes and bread.

9. 9

   Blender method:

10. 10

    Put all ingredients in jar of blender and blend at moderate speed until ingredients are pulverized.

11. 11

    Increase speed for a few seconds until light and smooth.

12. 12

    Do not blend too long at high speed for the mixture heats and the oil separates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.