Skordalia

This is made without eggs, since it is Lenten food. It is an embellishment for fried vegetables and Fish Fritters, or for boiled beetroot and potatoes.

The sauce has always in the past been pounded in a mortar, but these days a blender or processor makes things easier. The important thing, whichever method you choose, is to make sure that the garlic is thoroughly crushed first of all.