Garlic Pesh Spread

Name: Garlic Pesh Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup walnuts, shelled; 1/4 cup sunflower oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 cup ice water

A traditional garlic and walnut spread emulsified with sunflower oil and fresh lemon juice. Highly pungent and creamy, it is traditionally enjoyed on crusty bread or served alongside grilled meats.

15 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup walnuts, shelled
1/4 cup sunflower oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 cup ice water

Instructions

1

Add 12 peeled garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to the jar of a high-speed blender or food processor.
2

Pulse until garlic is finely minced and starts forming a thick paste.
3

Add 1 cup shelled walnuts, 1/4 cup sunflower oil, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the blender container.
4

Blend on medium speed while slowly pouring in 1/4 cup ice water until the mixture turns creamy and thick.
5

Transfer garlic spread to a small serving bowl and let rest ten minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Garlic Pesh Spread keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Garlic Pesh Spread?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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