Patates Skortou (Garlic Potatoes)
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 40 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boiling potatoes, can use baking potatoes
- 6 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, can use white pepper
Directions
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, scrub potatoes and cut in half.
- Peel garlic.
- Place the potatoes and whole garlic in the boiling water.
- There should be enough water to cover them.
- Boil for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft all the way through when tested with a knife.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and remove garlic.
- Set the potato water aside.
- Press or mash the garlic cloves, add to the potatoes, and combine lightly with a potato masher or large fork.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, adding a little hot potato water to adjust consistency, if necessary.
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