Garlic Skordalia on Matzoh-
One of our family's faves at Pesach is Greek Skordalia. This is more or less how I make it - I've done it with and without the almonds and they are both good:
Skordalia
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt, as needed,
8 -10 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup water
Juice of 1-2 lemons, freshly squeezed
Freshly ground black pepper
Cook potatoes until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly. Rub the skins off the potatoes and discard them. Coarsely chop the potatoes and puree them.
Sprinkle the garlic with a generous pinch of the salt and smash it into a fine paste with the side of a knife.
In a food processor, combine the garlic, almonds, and oil and puree into a paste. Mix the oil mixture into the potatoes until incorporated; then mix in the 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt, water, lemon juice, and season with pepper, to taste. Keep refrigerated until needed and let come to room temperature before serving. Great on matzoh or with brisket.
1 comment:
yum. there's a greek food stall at the farmers market I go to sometimes, and they've had something like this.
yeharr
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