Tarator Sauce

Name: Tarator Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 slices (2oz) stale or toasted white bread, (crumbled); 4 medium garlic cloves, (roughly chopped); 1 cup (3.5oz) shelled walnuts; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup room temperature water; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Aleppo pepper, (for serving (optional))

I absolutely love this traditional Turkish mezze and its punchy, simple, yet delicious flavor. For us, it's the perfect match for grilled fish, fried mussels, or calamari. We also enjoy pairing tarator with braised spinach or collard greens, and it's a fantastic dipping sauce for fresh veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and cauliflower. Plus, it's a great way to use up stale bread!

🌍Turkish 🥗Pescatarian 🏷️Creamy spread 🏷️Walnuts

Total

15 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From The Mediterranean Dish

Ingredients

2 slices (2oz) stale or toasted white bread, (crumbled)
4 medium garlic cloves, (roughly chopped)
1 cup (3.5oz) shelled walnuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup room temperature water
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Aleppo pepper, (for serving (optional))optional

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Instructions

1
Make a paste. In a food processor fitted with the blade, add the bread, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice. Pulse until it turns into a rough paste.
2
Make a sauce. Add the water and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend on low speed until almost smooth, but not fully pureed (it is nice to feel the texture of walnuts a little). You’re looking for a loose hummus-like consistency.
3
Finish and serve. Transfer to a storage container or serving dish and stir in the olive oil until well-combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle with Aleppo pepper (if using) and serve immediately, or cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.