Skordalia (Greek Potato Dip)
- 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt
- 1/4 pound day-old rustic bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 small garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds, soaked in water overnight and drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- White pepper
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
- In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
- Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl; let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375.
- Spread the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 12 minutes, until lightly browned; let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, soak the toasted bread in the milk until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out the excess milk and transfer the bread to a food processor; discard the milk.
- Add the capers, lemon juice and garlic to the food processor and puree until a paste forms.
- With the machine on, gradually add the olive oil until incorporated.
- Add the almonds and pulse until coarsely ground.
- Add the mixture to the potatoes along with the parsley and mix well.
- Season the dip with salt and white pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving with toasted baguette slices.
potatoes, salt, bread, milk, capers, lemon juice, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, blanched almonds, parsley, white pepper, baguette slices
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/skordalia-greek-potato-dip (may not work)