Skordalia

Instructions

1. 1

   Tear bread into large chunks. Place in mixing bowl and sprinkle with water. Set

2. 2

   aside. Combine garlic and onions in blender until smooth. Add bread, lemon juice, olive oil and dash salt. Blend until mixture has thick, creamy consistency, thin with water or thicken with more bread, if necessary. Chill before serving. To ensure that their fish was fresh, superstitious ancient Greek cooks often set out in boats lit with lanterns which attracted the fish. These lanterns were also believed to ward off monsters of the deep, and therefore I suppose we can safely assume that Greeks invented the first nightlight! For lighter Greek fare, try these delicious seafood recipes.