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    Skordalia Greek Potato and Garlic Dip

    Published: Sep 14, 2019 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Skordalia is a popular Greek potato and garlic dip that's creamy and oh-so-tasty. Watch the video to learn how to make this traditional Greek dip with just a few ingredients. 

    Skordalia is a popular Greek potato and garlic dip that's creamy and so tasty. Watch the video to learn how to make this traditional Greek dip with just a few ingredients. 

    If you love Mediterranean recipes, you must be in love with Greek food. From keftedes and spanakopita, to Greek chicken souvlaki with some tasty classic Greek salad, all Greek food is made with fresh ingredients and today's recipe, skordalia or Greek potato and garlic dip, is no exception. Made with potatoes and garlic, this dish is the perfect addition to your Greek recipes collection! 

    Table Of Contents:
    • What is Skordalia
    • Do you always use potatoes to make this Greek dip? 
    • Ingredients to make skordalia
    • The benefits of garlic
    • How to make Greek skordalia with potatoes
    • How to serve skordalia 
    • How long does skordalia dip keep
    • Can you freeze skordalia
    • Notes and tips for making this Greek skordalia dip recipe
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    What is Skordalia

    Skordalia, skordhalia or skorthalia (spellings vary) is a traditional Greek puree or dip that's made with garlic and a base of potatoes, almonds or soaked stale bread. Olive oil is usually added to skordalia to make it smooth and for more flavor and a touch of acidity, it's common to add vinegar or lemon juice to this dip. Greek cuisine offers many different dips, check out tirokafteri (spicy feta dip) and melitzanosalata for more inspiration.

    The Greeks usually serve skordalia dip with fried salt cod or boiled beets. However, we love having it on its own or maybe with some bread. Just like toum, this Greek dip is very garlicky so try to be very generous with garlic! 

    Do you always use potatoes to make this Greek dip? 

    Even though one of the most common ways to make skordalia recipe is with potatoes, it's not the only way to make it. As mentioned before, a traditional skordalia recipe can be made with almonds, walnuts or stale bread instead of potatoes, and garlic is always a must. 

    creamy Greek potato and garlic dip is perfect with salt cod.

    Ingredients to make skordalia

    This skordalia recipe with potatoes is simple and easy to make. All the ingredients you need to make this Greek skordalia recipe are:

    • Potatoes
    • Garlic 
    • Olive oil 
    • Lemon juice or white vinegar 
    • Salt and pepper 
    Ingredients to make skordhalia are potatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and herbs

    This recipe for skordalia also calls for green onions and parsley but it's totally optional. I love the addition of herbs as it makes the dip taste so fresh. I would also like to suggest that you give this dish a taste test before serving it to make sure you've used enough salt, pepper and lemon juice. 

    The benefits of garlic

    Garlic is a common ingredient used in middle eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It's also used in other cuisines around the world. Tiny but mighty, this tasty ingredient is so nutritious and comes with lots of benefits. Garlic can fight sickness including common cold and the active compounds in garlic can reduce blood pressure. It also boosts heart health and lowers cholesterol levels. For more information about garlic and its benefits, read this article. 

    How to make Greek skordalia with potatoes

    1. Blend the garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blending garlic with lemon juice will reduce its pungency. 
    2. Boil the potatoes in water with some salt until they're fully cooked. Drain and let them cool for 5 minutes. 
    3. Mash the potatoes well and then add then add the olive oil and garlic mixture. Stir well until combined. 
    4. If you like, add chopped green onions and parsley to your skordalia. 

    How to serve skordalia 

    This Greek potato and garlic dip can be served cold or at room temperature. Skordhalia is usually served alongside batter fried salt cod, fried vegetables or boiled beets. It adds so much flavor to the dish and the creamy texture is just perfect to accompany any dish. 

    How long does skordalia dip keep

    Because of garlic, skordalia's taste would get stronger the more it stays in the fridge. It's best to serve skordalia fresh, however, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 

    You can serve skordhalia as a dip with boiled beets

    Can you freeze skordalia

    I'm not a big fan of freezing skordalia. It's best to serve it fresh or within a couple of days. The dish comes together very quickly so it's best to make it fresh every time. 

    Looking for more Greek recipes? 

    • Greek lemon chicken orzo soup
    • Tzatziki recipe 
    • Greek potatoes (oven roasted) 
    • Greek one pan chicken and rice
    • Eggplant moussaka recipe
    • Greek salmon salad
    • Greek chickpea salad with feta 

    Notes and tips for making this Greek skordalia dip recipe

    • It's common to make homemade skordalia with russet potatoes. However, yukon gold or red potatoes work just as well for this recipe. All kinds of potatoes must be peeled before being used in the recipe. 
    • As for the acidity, you can use either lemon juice, white wine vinegar or white vinegar. Please avoid using apple cider vinegar or red vinegar. 
    • Using herbs such as green onion and parsley is optional in this recipe. 
    • This Greek potato and garlic spread is supposed to be very creamy, therefore make sure you have as few lumps in the potato mash as possible. 
    • You can serve skordalia as a part of your mezze platter with pita bread, crackers or raw vegetables. 
    Using herbs is optional in this skordalia dip recipe

    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Skordalia Greek Potato and Garlic Dip

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Skordalia is a popular Greek potato and garlic dip that's creamy and so tasty. Watch the video to learn how to make this traditional Greek dip with just a few ingredients. 

    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 295 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 russet potatoes washed and peeled
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 3 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • 3 green onions chopped
    • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Place garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper in a food processor and blend until forms a loose paste.
    • Fill a small pot or a sauce pan with water and place the potatoes in the pot and add salt. Bring the simmer and boil the potatoes until completely cooked.
    • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and place the potatoes in a bowl. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
    • Mash the potatoes and add the garlic and olive oil mixture to the potatoes and mix well.
    • Stir in the chopped green onions and transfer skordalia to a serving bowl. Top with chopped parsley.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 883mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      June 09, 2022 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      I made a potato dip for the first time, and I was amazed! It goes perfectly with any dish, veggies, or meat. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Jenni

      June 08, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was SO GOOD! My family was a little hesitant, but instantly fell in love with it! The entire dish is gone, and I have been asked to make it again ASAP! This is definitely a winner!

      Reply
    3. fitoru

      April 21, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Will try this recipe one of these days.. This one looks delicious..

      Reply
    4. Katie Crenshaw

      October 08, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This is a Greek dish I have never heard of or tried. I am so excited to make this. It looks heavenly!! The flavor combinations sound DELICIOUS!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 08, 2019 at 7:49 pm

        Thank you! Hope you give this a try!

        Reply
    5. Jordin

      October 08, 2019 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Mmm, I love greek foods! I actually eat it weekly, I need to try this dip out this week. It sounds so delicious, I cant wait.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 08, 2019 at 7:49 pm

        Skordalia is one of our favorites!

        Reply
    6. Alison

      October 08, 2019 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good! I've never tried it before and I love Greek food! It would be a great Thanksgiving appetizer too!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 08, 2019 at 7:56 pm

        That's true! It would be great for Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    7. Sara

      October 08, 2019 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      So delicious - I love the combo of garlic and potatoes!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 08, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        Thank you Sara!

        Reply
    8. Katie

      October 08, 2019 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love Greek food and it's flavors, this does not disappoint!

      Reply

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