TURKISH TARATOR -- HAZELNUT DIP (TURKEY -- MIDDLE EAST)

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This recipe comes from the 2002 cookbook Mediterranean Street Food. Preparation time, as given, does not include the hour needed for the hazelnuts to soak.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, whole, shelled
2 slices white bread, soft, crusts removed
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a deep bowl, put the hazelnuts with enough boiling water to cover them, & let them soak for 1 hour, then drain them.
  • In a blender bowl, put the nuts along with the bread, garlic & 1 teaspoon of water, then blend until smooth, before drizzling the oilve oil into this mixture with the motor running.
  • When oil is completely absorbed, add lemon juice & salt to taste. NOTE: If patience is one of your virtues AND you have energy to spare, you could do this grinding & blending in a large mortar with a pestle!
  • Taste & adjust the seasoning, if desired, then transfer to a serving bowl & serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838, Fat 85.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Sodium 160.2, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.1

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