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You are here: Home / Sides / SKORDALIA RECIPE – Greek garlic mashed potatoes

SKORDALIA RECIPE – Greek garlic mashed potatoes

02/14/2017 by Filippo Trapella 8 Comments

 The Skordalia recipe made with mashed potatoes is one of my preferred Greek side dishes; it’s so simple to make and flavorful! Traditionally, Skordalia is served along with fried salt cod, but it is delicious also with grilled lamb, fried zucchini and eggplants, or beet salad! 

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes


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  • 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)

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

WHAT IS SKORDALIA?

This tasty Greek appetizer or side is traditionally made in different ways. The main ingredients are olive oil, and white vinegar, and especially garlic (called in Greek Skordo).

In the authentic Greek recipe, the flavor of raw garlic is predominant, and this can be tough for someone; so feel you free to adjust the quantity according to your preferences.

Skordalia recipe can be made with potatoes, or stale bread and dried fruit like walnuts and almonds.

Another version of this recipe requires white beans.

Commonly, the Skordalia prepared with potatoes is a thick puree; otherwise, the version with bread and dried fruit is smooth and spreadable.

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

POTATOES SKORDALIA RECIPE

First of all, pour the skin-on potatoes into a pot along with 5 qt of room temperature water, and place over high heat.

Cook potatoes until well done but still firm, about 30 to 40 minutes after the water starts to boil.

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

GREEK GARLIC SAUCE

Waiting for the potatoes, peel the cloves of garlic and pestle into a mortar along with the rock salt and white pepper.

When the garlic paste is consistent, add the olive oil and vinegar a little at a time, continuing to mash.

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Once ready, peel the potatoes and save 1 cup of cooking water.

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.

Finally, combine the mixture in a bowl and whisk until consistent.

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!

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SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

Italian mashed potatoes – puré di patate all’italiana

Italian mashed potatoes - puré di patate all'italiana

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Yield: 8

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

The Skordalia recipe made with mashed potatoes is one of my preferred Greek side dishes; it’s so simple to make and flavorful! Traditionally, Skordalia is served along with fried salt cod, but it is delicious also with grilled lamb, fried zucchini and eggplants, or beet salad!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb red or russet potatoes (700 g)
  • 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)

Instructions

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!

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 327Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 0mgSodium 377mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 2g

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Cuisine: Greek / Category: Side

SKORDALIA RECIPE - Greek garlic mashed potatoes

Filed Under: Appetizers, Faster Than 45 Mins, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, garlic, gluten free, greek, healthy, olive oil, potatoes, puree, sauce, side, skordalia, vegan, vegetarian, vinegar

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Comments

  1. YASUA says

    04/27/2018 at 9:59 am

    Amazing website

    Reply
    • Filippo Trapella says

      04/27/2018 at 10:55 am

      Thank you Yasua 🙂

      Reply
  2. NG says

    10/28/2018 at 7:26 am

    Perfect!!! I’m going to prepare this for my Greek husband x

    Reply
    • Filippo Trapella says

      10/28/2018 at 9:10 am

      Thanks NG!

      Let me know 🙂

      Happy cooking!

      F.

      Reply
  3. Robyn says

    11/09/2019 at 1:07 pm

    Best Scordalia recipe I have found.

    Reply
    • Filippo Trapella says

      11/09/2019 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you Robyn!

      Happy cooking 🙂

      F.

      Reply
  4. Calista says

    04/25/2020 at 10:10 am

    Fabulous, exactly what I was looking for x

    Reply
    • Filippo Trapella says

      04/25/2020 at 10:14 am

      Thank you Calista, I’m glad to help 🙂
      Happy cooking!
      F.

      Reply

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