Skorthalia (Garlic Sauce)

This famous, pungent sauce is served in Greece with fried fish or vegetables. This is commonly spelled "Skordalia."

3 slices white bread, crusts removed
Cold water
3 large cloves garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon or 2 tablespoons
    white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts

Soak bread in cold water for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Put into a blender with the garlic, lemon juice or wine vinegar and walnuts, if desired, and process well. Gradually pour in the olive oil until you have a sauce the consistency of mayonnaise.

Serve with vegetables or triangles of pita bread for dipping.