How to make Skordalia -
Chilled bread and almond soup.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Bread one day old, Almonds blanched
Cuisine : Greek
Course : Soups
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Skordalia Recipe Card
Greek cooking has an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods and beverages that are a result of literally thousands of years of living, cooking, and eating. Each Greek meal is fresh and inviting, and takes you on a journey through Greece's history.
The cooking methods and basic ingredients have changed little over time. Even the names of certain dishes remain the same. Bread, olives and olive oil, and wine have been the backbone of the Greek diet for many centuries, just as they do today.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 0-5 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Skordalia Recipe
Bread one day old 1 loaf
Almonds blanched 1 1/4 cups
Garlic 4-6 cloves
Extra virgin olive oil 2-3 cup
Vinegar 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Black peppercorns crushed to taste
Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
Parsley to garnish
Method
Step 1
Remove the crust of the bread and tear the rest into small pieces. Soak them in a in a little water in a bowl. Squeeze the bread and set aside.
Step 2
Process almonds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the squeezed bread and process until well blended. With the motor running slowly gradually add the olive oil to form a thick paste.
Step 3
Add the vinegar and process again. Season with salt and crushed peppercorns to taste. Transfer into a bowl and chill.
Step 4
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and parsley sprigs.
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