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Greek garlic and potato dip
Servings: 4 servings

Skordalia – Creamy Greek Potato and Garlic Dip

A traditional Greek dip made with potatoes and garlic, perfect as a starter or side dish.
Course: Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: dip, garlic, Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 180kcal
Metric - US Customary

Equipment

  • 1 pot for boiling potatoes
  • 1 masher for mashing potatoes

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Potatoes cut into 1.5 cm cubes
  • 10 grams Garlic finely chopped
  • 5 grams Sea salt
  • 1000 grams Water for boiling
  • 8 grams Red wine vinegar
  • 25 grams Extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 grams Water for adjusting consistency

Instructions

  • Boil the potato cubes in generously salted water for 10 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
  • Stir in the garlic and red wine vinegar.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while stirring until the dip becomes creamy.
  • If the dip is too thick, add a little water to loosen it.
  • Taste and adjust with more salt if needed.

Notes

This dip is traditionally served with bread or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g