Skorthalia - Greek Garlic Potato Spread/dip

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes (3-4 med. large)
• 6 -10 garlic cloves, peeled (personal preference here)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 peel the potatoes and chop them into large chunks. boil them until they can be easily pierced.
• 2 meanwhile, prepare the garlic (10 cloves is a lot of peeling!) if you don't have a garlic press, mince the garlic.
• 3 drain the potatoes and mash them slightly in the pot. transfer the potatoes to a food processor. add the minced or pressed garlic and the salt. whizz the potato mixture just to combine. then add half the vinegar and half the olive oil. process for a few seconds, then add the remaining oil and vinegar, along with the ground pepper. puree one more time for good measure.
• 4 you should have a fairly smooth mixture with a texture reminiscent of mashed potatoes. if necessary, add more olive oil and vinegar to moisten, but be cautious.
• 5 serve this dip warm or at room temperature with fresh pita bread.