French Fry Skordalia

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup blanched almonds and 
• 12 ounces curly fries frozen french
• 6 cloves garlic chopped
• 8 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 0.8 cup olive oil extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
• 8 servings pita chips and/or vegetable sticks for dipping

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread the french fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and warmed through, about 10 minutes.
3. Put the garlic, almonds and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
4. Add the french fries, lemon juice, 1 1/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables.
7. Photograph by Charles Masters