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Turkish Tarator - Hazelnut Dip (Turkey - Middle East)

A dip of hazelnuts, white bread and lemons, seasoned with clove and simmered on the stove.

5 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · 5 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    In a deep bowl, put the hazelnuts with enough boiling water to cover them, & let them soak for 1 hour, then drain them.

    60 min
  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    When oil is completely absorbed, add lemon juice & salt to taste. Taste & adjust the seasoning, if desired, then transfer to a serving bowl & serve at room temperature.

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