Tarator (Creamy Turkish Dip)

Name: Tarator (Creamy Turkish Dip)
Ingredients: 1 slice, hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces; ¾ cup, water, plus extra as needed; 1 cup, blanched almonds, blanched hazelnuts, pine nuts, or walnuts, toasted; ¼ cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons, lemon juice, plus extra as needed; 1 , small garlic clove; , Salt and pepper; Pinch , cayenne pepper

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Made by pureeing nuts, bread, and olive oil to create a velvety-smooth dip, Turkish tarator simple and versatile.

SERVES Makes about 1 cup

TIME 15 minutes

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