Skordalia

 

• 1.5 lb (700 g) red potatoes
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 6 to 8 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp rock salt
• to taste table salt (optional)

 

POTATOES SKORDALIA RECIPE

1. First of all, pour the skin-on potatoes into a pot along with 5 qt of room temperature water, and place over high heat.
2. Cook potatoes until well done but still firm, about 30 to 40 minutes after the water starts to boil.

GREEK GARLIC SAUCE

1. Waiting for the potatoes, peel the cloves of garlic and pestle into a mortar along with the rock salt and white pepper.
2. When the garlic paste is consistent, add the olive oil and vinegar a little at a time, continuing to mash.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

1. Once ready, peel the potatoes and save 1 cup of cooking water.
2. Mash the potatoes in the mortar, one at a time, adding a few tbsp of cooking water and garlic sauce a little at a time.
3. Finally, combine the mixture in a bowl and whisk until consistent.
4. Serve these healthy mashed potatoes cold or at room temperature, paired with fried fish, grilled meats, fried vegetables, or just with toasted on pita bread! Top with a good quality olive oil before serving and chopped herbs.
   

 

Source: Philos Kitchen