Walnut Saba Spread

Directions

1. 1
   Process the walnuts, garlic, breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. 2
   Add saba and 2 tablespoons warm water and process until the mixture forms a smooth.
3. 3
   paste, then, with the motor running, gradually add the olive oil until all the ingredients are well-combined.
4. 4
   Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper, transfer to a suitable serving bowl and serve with walnut bread or with your choice of crackers, breads and vegetable sticks.
5. 5
   Notes: The Italian condiment, saba, is made from concentrated grape must of trebbiano grapes.
6. 6
   It is similar in flavour to vincotto (made from fig, raisin and molasses) which makes a good substitute and is produced in a similar manner, but from different grape varieties.