Skordalya (Mashed Potatoes with Garlic)

4 servings

40 minutes

Skordalia is a fragrant and rich garlic mashed potato dish from Mediterranean cuisine, especially popular in Greece. Its intense garlic flavor perfectly complements the tenderness of the potatoes, while the addition of lemon juice and vegetable oil gives the dish lightness and freshness. Skordalia is traditionally served as an appetizer or side dish with fish, meat, vegetables, and even bread. This dish is valued for its simplicity and rich taste, creating a harmony between the tenderness of potatoes and the spiciness of garlic. A great choice for lovers of bold flavors and traditional cuisine!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 319.4
• Proteins: 3.1g
• Fats: 23.5g
• Carbohydrates: 25.2g

Ingredients

• Potato: 5 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Lemon: 0.3 pc
• Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the potatoes and boil them in their skins until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece

2. Peel and crush the garlic with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Squeeze juice from the lemon and mix it with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.3 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass

4. Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them with garlic, adding small portions of lemon juice and oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Lemon: 0.3 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass

5. Knead everything until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste