Garlic Sauce Dip - Skorthalia

Greek Garlic Sauce Dip

Garlic sauce dip, or Skorthalia, is a very popular dip in Greece and there are many variations to be found around the Mediterranean. It was a favourite with ancient Greeks.

A humble dip, it is a perfect accompaniment to fried aubergines or courgettes (eggplant or zucchini), fried fish or beetroot salad. You will often find it as a part of a meze platter.

Ingredients

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1 whole garlic (adjust to taste)
dry/stale white bread
2 teacups extra virgin olive oil
1/3 teacup vinegar

To Decorate
parsley
olives

Preparation

First cut the crusts off the bread. Soak in water, then wring well to get all the excess water out. You will need enough to fill 2 teacups.

Peel the garlic. You can use as much or as little as you like, but bear in mind this is a garlic sauce.You will need to beat the garlic cloves to a pulp using a pestle and mortar.

At this stage you can either carry on beating by hand or transfer the garlic to a food processor. Add the bread and work it in with the garlic to a cream.

Then add the oil and vinegar, a little bit at a time, until it is all mixed in.

If it becomes too thick you can dilute it with a bit of water.

To serve, place it in a shallow bowl and dress it with the chopped parsley and olives.

Store it in the fridge.

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