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Skordalia

3.2

(17)

Skordalia is often made with mashed potatoes or bread soaked in water, but we feel the yogurt gives it more flavor. Skordalia is also good with grilled fish or chicken breasts.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve with Barba Yianni's Grilled Lamb.

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