TURKISH ALMOND TARATOR SAUCE

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 2 CUPS
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 cup packed fresh white breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup (about) water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Finely grind almonds in processor.

Add breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice and garlic and process until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.

With machine running, gradually add olive oil through feed tube.

Mix in enough water to make thick creamy sauce.

Season to taste with salt. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)