Description
A creamy and flavorful potato dip blended with garlic and almonds, perfect for serving as a side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for boiling)
- 3 ounces blanched almonds (or shelled walnuts)
- 3 to 6 garlic cloves or roasted garlic
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare and cook the potatoes. Place cubed potatoes in a big colander and rinse with cold water until the water is clear. Transfer to a saucepan and add water to cover the potatoes by at least 2 inches. Salt the water well. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Drain and rinse with hot water for 30 seconds. Set aside for 5 to 7 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Make the garlic and almond paste. While potatoes are cooling, combine almonds, garlic, a large pinch of kosher salt, and lemon juice in a small food processor bowl. Run processor until it turns into a paste.
- Mash the potatoes. Using a potato masher or food mill, mash the potatoes thoroughly.
- Combine mashed potatoes with olive oil and garlic-almond paste. Add about 1/2 of the olive oil gradually, mixing with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and almond paste and mix well. Then add the remaining olive oil in stages while mixing. Taste and add more kosher salt if needed.
- Add garnish and serve. Transfer the dip into a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and top with green onions, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding more olive oil.
- You can chill the skordalia before serving for a refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg