(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