3 slices french bread — crusts removed
–(1 inch thick) cold water 2 ounces blanched whole almonds — roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper — seeded
–and roughly chopped 3 kirby cucumbers — peeled
–seeded and chopped 3 tablespoons champagne or rice vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1 scallions — roughly chopped ,
— (up to 2) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cups iced cold water — approximately
salt and freshly ground white pepper –garnish– seeded finely diced cucumber chives finely diced seeded red bell pepper
Soak the slices of bread in cold water. When tender, squeeze the bread to express the water. In a food processor puree until smooth the almonds, pepper, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, scallions and olive oil. Slowly add the ice water until you reach the consistency you like; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, until serving time; garnish with cucumber, chives and bell pepper.
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net> on May 24, 1997