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Skordalia

It's dipping good.
skordalia
2 Cup
10M
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This classic Greek garlic dip combines crushed garlic with a thick base of day-old bread and pureed potatoes. We’ve added almonds for extra texture.

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Ingredients

Method

1.Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender; drain. Mash potato in medium bowl.
2.Meanwhile, trim and discard crusts from bread. Soak bread in small bowl of cold water; drain. Squeeze out excess water.
3.Blend or process bread with ground almonds, garlic, vinegar and the water until mixture is smooth.
4.With motor operating, gradually add oil in a thin steady stream, processing until mixture thickens slightly. Fold bread mixture into potato mash.

Skordalia is a tangy Greek sauce or dip made with pureed potatoes and breadcrumbs or ground nuts (or, as in this case, both). Skordalia can be served with almost any kind of dish ­ from grilled meats and poultry to fish and raw vegetables.

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