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A fabulous garlicky citrus dip served cold as part of a mezze

 Prep time: 25mins if using potatoes, less if using stale bread serves 4

Potato version Ingredients:

5 medium potatoes

6 cloves of garlic minced

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

120ml extra virgin olive oil

 salt & pepper



Method:

boil the potatoes for 30mins until very soft and drain. Mash well. Keep half a cup of potato water 

In a food processor blend the water, garlic, vinegar and slowly add the hot soft potato

Pour in the olive oil slowly a bit at a time so the mixture blends

Serve cold and adjust seasoning

Bread and walnut version

Ingredients:

200g stale breadcrumbs soaked in water and drained

6 cloves of garlic minced

80g walnuts

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

120ml extra virgin olive oil

salt & pepper


Method: Mix all ingredients together in a blender reserving some walnuts for garnish. You can add a squeeze of lemon juice if you prefer and adjust seasoning before serving. Keep cold in the fridge until ready to serve with your mezze

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