Skorthalia Greek Garlic Sauce
Elevate your taste buds with Skorthalia, a traditional Greek garlic sauce that’s bursting with bold, zesty flavors. This creamy and velvety dip is made by blending pungent garlic cloves with softened day-old bread, olive oil, and a splash of white wine vinegar, creating a harmonious balance of richness and tang. The unique emulsification process ensures a smooth texture, while optional lemon juice adds a refreshing citrusy kick. Perfect as a dip or accompaniment, Skorthalia pairs beautifully with fried fish, roasted vegetables, warm pita bread, or crispy potatoes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this authentic Greek recipe is an easy way to bring Mediterranean flair to your table. Try it chilled for the ultimate flavor experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 slices day-old bread (crusts removed)
- 120 ml olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or crush them into a paste with a mortar and pestle for maximum flavor extraction.
Soak the day-old bread slices in cold water for 1-2 minutes until softened. Squeeze out the excess water and tear the bread into small pieces.
In a food processor or mortar and pestle, combine the minced garlic, softened bread pieces, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Blend or mash into a smooth mixture.
While continuing to blend or mash, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, a little at a time, ensuring it is fully incorporated before adding more. This step creates a smooth, creamy emulsion.
Add the white wine vinegar and cold water to the mixture, blending or stirring until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar, if needed.
For a tangier flavor, you can mix in lemon juice as an optional addition at this stage.
Transfer the Skorthalia to a serving dish, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve Skorthalia as a dip or sauce alongside fried fish, grilled vegetables, pita bread, or warm roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2967 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
