Tarator – Walnuts with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 lb. of walnuts, shelled
• 1 cup warm water
• 10 slices or 1/2 loaf of dry bread
• salt to taste

Directions

Pound garlic in mortar with salt until well-crushed. Add walnuts and pound to blend well. Soak bread in water thoroughly and squeeze to remove moisture. Add to garlic and pound until well mashed. A blender can also be used. Add olive oil and vinegar alternately, blending thoroughly after each addition. Add warm water, blend well. If a thinner sauce is preferred add a little more warm water. Correct seasoning by adding salt if necessary. This recipe makes three cups of garlic sauce which is also excellent over fried fish.