serves 12
Ingredients
6 garlic cloves
350g/12oz cold mashed potato
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed
lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
• Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a generous pinch of salt until it is a smooth paste.
• Mix into the mashed potato, and blend until well combined.
• Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. When smooth, season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.
• Serve with crudités or toasted flatbread such as pitta.