Tarator, is a creamy almond and garlic pesto type hummus, and is very common in Antalya, in the historic town on the bustling Port ... Though this relish can be prepared with pistachios, Antalya, is almond producing.
SAUTÉED COD FISH WITH ALMOND TARATOR
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. smoked sweet paprika ( pimentón de La Vera can be found in Latin American Markets )
4 slabs of 6 ounces each, fresh cod, frozen or salt cod dethawed and soaked for 48 hours, changing water three times
( I have prepared this with fresh sea bass and it was wonderful )
1/4 cup of Evoo
1/4 tsp. dried red crushed pepper
1) Combine flour, paprika, red pepper flakes in a dish. Season the thoroughly dried fish of choice and availability. Coat the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
2) Sauté over medium heat in Evoo until golden on both sides; about 4 minutes total.
3) Transfer fish to plates ... Serve with the Almond Tarator, recipe below ...
ALMOND TARATOR
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup day old bread crumbs
3/4 cup chilled water
3 tblsps. fresh lemon juice
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup Evoo
1) grind almonds finely in a FP
2) add the day old breadcrumbs grated
3) then, add the water, lemon juice and the garlic and process until thick and smooth
4) While the machine is running, very slowly add the Evoo through the feed tube
5) Salt to taste
6) can be prepared two days ahead, and refrigerated and brought to room temperature
Enjoy, this historical Turkish Port Dish,
Serve with a chilled white sparkling wine, and hot out of the oven, Pita or similar flatbread ...
Have a lovely wkend.
Maré.
