tarator (almond sauce)

Name: Tarator (Almond Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) soft white breadcrumbs; 1 cup(s) ground blanched almonds; 2 clove(s) garlic; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 4-6 tablespoon(s) cold water; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; - salt, to taste; - paprika for serving (optional)

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Jul 17, 2017

This sauce is used on simple poached or steamed white fish. Pine nuts or hazelnuts (blanched and skins removed) can be used instead of almonds.

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prep time 20 Min

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method Food Processor

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup soft white breadcrumbs
1 cup ground blanched almonds
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4-6 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- paprika for serving (optional)

How To Make tarator (almond sauce)

Step 1

Place breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic, lemon juice and 4 tablespoons water in a food processor, and process until thick and smooth.

Step 2

With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Add salt to taste and thin with remaining water if needed to make a thick creamy sauce.
Step 3

Place in bowl and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
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