SKORDALIA (GARLIC SAUCE FOR ARTICHOKES)

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 30m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 to 7 thick slices day-old Italian bread, crusts removed
2 cloves garlic (or up to 6, as desired), minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as desired
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Tear the bread into small pieces. Put bread, garlic, olive oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup water, toss to combine and let stand 20 minutes to soften.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor, blender or electric mixer, and process until smooth. Add more water by the tablespoonful and blend until a saucy consistency is achieved. Season to taste with salt; add additional lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Kawsar Hamid
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The sauce was flavorful and the artichokes were cooked perfectly.


Lalchand Lalchand
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really runny. Maybe I didn't use enough bread?


dysen helgeton
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on grilled chicken or fish.


NIPRESH NATH
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without having to spend a lot of time or money.


Rizvi Syed
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This sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with artichokes, roasted vegetables, and even as a dip for pita bread.


Matutu Aron
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook artichokes, and this recipe definitely delivered. The sauce was amazing.


Youyou Bouzidi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The sauce is delicious and the artichokes are cooked perfectly.


Jee Aae Hou
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall it was a good recipe.


Ashley Turbides
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I've never had skordalia sauce before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so versatile and can be used with so many different dishes.


Jaam Naeem
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This sauce was a great way to use up some leftover artichokes. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Mujahid Iqbal
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I loved this sauce. It was so flavorful and creamy.


Makel Jones
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Lenny Nyimba
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The sauce was a bit too garlicky for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Enette Powell
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This was my first time making skordalia sauce and it was a success! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Nonhlanhla Nontando
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanullah Ijaz
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This skordalia sauce was the perfect complement to the artichokes. It was flavorful and garlicky, without being overpowering.