Skordalia

Ingredients

• 1 bread loaf, leftover
• 1 1/4 cups almonds, blanched
• 4-6 carlic cloves
• 2-3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• Salt to taste
• to taste black peppercorns, crushed
• Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
• Parsley to garnish

Method

1. Remove the crust of the bread and tear the rest into small pieces. Soak them in a in a little water in a bowl. Squeeze the bread and set aside.
2. Process almonds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the squeezed bread and process until well blended. With the motor running slowly gradually add the olive oil to form a thick paste.
3. Add the vinegar and process again. Season with salt and crushed peppercorns to taste. Transfer into a bowl and chill.
4. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and parsley sprigs.

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