Taramasalata
A creamy, blush-pink dip of cured fish roe blended with olive oil, lemon, and bread — rich, briny, and addictive.
Cuisines
Greek
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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100 grams | Cod roe |
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2 slices | White Bread , day-old |
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1/4 cup | Olive oil , extra virgin |
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1/4 cup | Vegetable oil |
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1 small | Red Onion |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 tablespoon | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the bread slices in water for a few minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
- 2 Peel and finely grate the red onion.
- 3 In a food processor, combine the cod roe and grated onion, and blend until smooth.
- 4 Add the soaked bread to the processor and blend again until well combined.
- 5 Gradually add the olive oil and vegetable oil in a slow stream while the processor is running, ensuring the mixture emulsifies.
- 6 Add lemon juice and water, and blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 7 Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 8 Transfer the taramasalata to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips
For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve before chilling.